Wasp for ID

Looking · #1 (**permalink**) 16-05-2010, 09:08 AM

Hi,
Can anyone name this wasp please. I think the colours may be distinctive.

Thank Dave

Geoff F · #2 (**permalink**) 17-05-2010, 07:56 PM

It certainly does appear to be one of the Ichneumon Wasps but it doesn't exactly 'ring any bells' with me, despite being rather clearly marked.

There are quite a few photos here Ichneumonidae - Ichneumoninae but it may take some time to sort through the many families; and only a few of the several thousand species are shown.

But perhaps one of the experts in this field will have some better ideas.

Jason Green · #3 (**permalink**) 24-05-2010, 12:00 AM

Evening Dave,

Have a look at the Anomaloninae sub-family - but that really is only jist-wise!! I doubt a name could be put to it, but you could try HyMIS.

Take care,

Jason

Laurence Clemons · #4 (**permalink**) 24-05-2010, 02:33 PM

It is not an anomaline as these have a flattened abdomen.

Looking · #5 (**permalink**) 28-05-2010, 09:04 AM

Thanks Geoff F, Jason Green and Laurence Clemons.
I was hopefully I guess.
I had a look at the website but could not see any that look right.
Will try HyMIS sometime.
Regards Dave