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Ichneumonidae (family)

Unidentified ichneumon wasp at Acton, ACT

Ichneumonidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2021
Ichneumonidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Ichneumonidae (family) 8 Feb 2021 KimPullen
Unidentified 8 Jan 2021 WHall

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The two wasps appear to be very similar in size and anatomy; but one has a red thorax and the other black. Same genus but different species??

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KimPullen wrote:
   8 Feb 2021
Different species and possibly different genera. Sightings should be separated.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 6 Jan 2021 02:12 PM Recorded on
  • WHall Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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