Ophion or Enicospilus? - Enicospilus

Moved

… John F. Carr, 25 January, 2019 - 6:01am

A member of the Enicospilus-a

A member of the Enicospilus-americanus complex. Probably E. glabratus though I'd need to look at the discocubital cell under the scope to confirm.

I love the pic of it on your hand it's so cool!

… Rachel Behm, 25 January, 2019 - 1:29am

Moved

Moved from Ophioninae.

… Charley Eiseman, 15 November, 2017 - 6:16pm

Judging by what I can see fro

Judging by what I can see from the wings it's an Enicospilus, as it has a thickened and sinuous r-rs vein with an adjacent glabrous fenestra.

… Rachel Behm, 15 November, 2017 - 6:06pm

Awesome, thanks!

… Natalie McNear, 20 November, 2017 - 12:57pm

Moved

Moved from Ichneumon Wasps.

… Charley Eiseman, 28 September, 2009 - 2:05am

Ophioninae…

I would leave at the subfamily level for now. Be careful when handling these wasps in the future, as some species have a very sharp "stinger ovipositor" that can be used defensively if they are mishandled or feel threatened.

See reference here.

… Ross Hill, 27 September, 2009 - 10:39pm

Thanks for the reply!

Yeah, I read that these are one of the few ichneumons that can sting. All you have to do is look through my photos, though, to see that the ability of some things to sting/bite doesn't deter me from handling them! Hahaha...

… Natalie McNear, 27 September, 2009 - 10:44pm