Ichneumonid wasp ( Spilopteron occiputale ), male by larose forest photos

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21-JUL-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Ichneumonid wasp (Spilopteron occiputale), male

Larose Forest

Found feeding on wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) along a trail. There were several of these large (about 15mm) wasps feeding on the plant, along with a myriad of other insects. Thanks to Bug Guide for help with ID.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/500s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Karen Stuebing		03-Sep-2013 21:20
You make this wasp look really attractive with its shape, colors and detail. V.

hayl		03-Sep-2013 18:48
Super find and photo - great detail, even his face.

joseantonio		03-Sep-2013 16:29
Fabulous capture. Lovely details in your shot.V.

globalgadabout		03-Sep-2013 14:52
fascinating creature, so colourful and elongated..

Walter Otto Koenig		03-Sep-2013 14:34
Fascinating image with these details. I like the long antennas.

Carol Rollins		03-Sep-2013 13:39
Wow, that is quite the wasp. Great find and capture Christine! ~

Marcia Colelli		03-Sep-2013 13:19
Great close up of this not so friendly wasp. Beautiful colors and details V

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