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Ichneumonoidea

Ichneumonoidea
Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, USA
February 11, 2022
Size: .5” not incl. antennae

That's a nice one! Thank you
That's a nice one! Thank you for the interesting info. Can someone recommend me a book for studying the bugs? You know, I always found it by myself. I always use literature for my brain growth. I also found this resource with writing help when I was at college, and everyone was wondering about the quality of my study work. But now I'm confused about where to find such books with constructive tips and knowledge.

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Thanks for the education, Bob
Thanks for the education, Bob. Much appreciated!

This is a member ...
... of the family Braconidae. Not only does the forewing not have the classic "horsehead" shaped cell, BUT you can easily see the much more dependable character that separates the bracs from the ichs: in the hind wing, the venation forms an "X" near the leading edge (although this character is much more definitive, it is rarely used by folks, because typically it is much more difficult to see).

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