Unusual Ichneumon wasp ?

[stevepl]

Hi all,

I saw and photographed an unusual Ichneumon, I haven't seen one with brown eyes and a thorax with yellow patches before, has anyone else seen this one or know it's name ?

Thanks,

Steve

[Geoff F]

There are a couple of specimens here which appear roughly similar Ichneumonidae - Ichneumoninae although I wouldn't bet on finding the exact species.

[Miss Caretaker]

I saw one of these or a similar version a couple of weeks ago (same markings etc) and I couldn't get an ID on it; there are just too many identically marked! I think microscopy is the only way to get a proer ID on these .
Jo

[stevepl]

Thanks Geoff and Jo.

Steve :-)