Need some help with wasp ID: I spotted this wasp in the wetlands at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia yesterday. I've checked through the internet and...

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Need some help with wasp ID

May 28, 2017 12:02:30 #

RatGMAN Loc: SE Pennsylvania

I spotted this wasp in the wetlands at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia yesterday. I've checked through the internet and I'm pretty sure I'm looking at a Parasitoid Wasp and specifically an Ichneumonid Wasp. However, I'm far from sure that I'm right about that. I know there are some pretty good bug ID'ers in this group and I'm hoping you'll either confirm what I found or show me the error of my ways! I'm posting a number of images from differing angles in hopes that they give you the best looks possible.

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May 28, 2017 13:07:09 #

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Pretty sure it's an icheneumon wasp. Not sure beyond that....

May 28, 2017 14:47:19 #

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Yes, an Ichneumon wasp. Quick look in Bugguide and... Grotea anguina. See http://bugguide.net/node/view/878625

May 28, 2017 20:01:01 #

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

May 28, 2017 21:26:59 #

RatGMAN Loc: SE Pennsylvania

Thanks, LoneRangerFinder

May 28, 2017 21:27:57 #

RatGMAN Loc: SE Pennsylvania

Thanks, Mark Sturtevant - now I know to go check Bug Guide!

May 29, 2017 11:37:12 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Don't mean to step on your thread RatGMan but I shot this Ichneumon Wasp yesterday in SE Pennsylvania (Berks County) while surveying a dragonfly site. Megarhyssa macrusus male. Wonderful set. Much better than my offering.
-Doc

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