Yellow Ophion Ichneumon wasp

[Bilbo_baggin]

At least that's what I have narrowed it down to.


Marvellous green eyes, this is likely to be Ophion luteus, a type of ichneumon wasp. It has a red or orange body, antennae and legs. The wings are clear with black veins. The abdomen is arched giving it a somewhat aggressive appearance. Ophions usually lay their eggs inside the body of caterpillars through a hair-like ovipositor. They have also been known to use this ovipositor in a defensive way when they feel threatened. The 'sting' of Ophion can cause some discomfort, so it's possible that the insect injects some irritant.


Exif:
Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/250 sec, f/13, ISO 125















Paul.

[the ghost]

pictures better than the spelling now we know what you mean

[Bilbo_baggin]

pictures better than the spelling now we know what you mean

Haha - someone came in then...

Paul.