Parasitic Wasp (Ichneumon suspiciosus)

This is one of our many types of parasitic wasp - those that lay their eggs on caterpillars so that the larvae feed on them when they hatch. The adults just feed on nectar so are pretty harmless.

[M0ments in time]

Sound like they do their damage before becoming adults

[Lois]

Great shot- interesting wasp.

[Dawn Matthews]

Great capture!

[Rick]

Great capture.

[Nitrogene]

This is so interesting! Love your photos and the information you include!

[GaryW]

Amazing macro.

[ShirleyB]

Great detailed shot of an interesting insect.

[Yeshanghai]

Great macro