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Ichneumon wasp   ? - Pimpla maura

Ichneumon wasp ? - Pimpla maura
Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, USA
August 28, 2017
Size: about 1+ cm
This wasp was attracted by blacklight around 9 pm in my backyard.

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Ichneumon wasp   ? - Pimpla maura Pimpla maura? - Pimpla maura

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Moved from ID Request.

 
Thanks for the help with the
Thanks for the help with the identification. I am happy to have added to the distribution map of this wasp.

 
Pimpla maura
I am posting another photo taking on the same day as the previous one. The larger wasp may or may not be the same specimen. I observed insects attracted by blacklight over about 4 weeks until 9/3 and noticed this wasp only on 8/28. The second photo is of poor quality but it is the only other I have and I am happy to share it. Thanks for the comment!

Pimpla maura (female)…
This is an interesting find for the PNW. If you happen to spot any others like this, or have additional images of this one, pls let us know.

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