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Ichneumon Wasp (Barylypa propugnator) What an impressive wasp this is and although I only saw it for a minute or so just outside my front door, it left quite an impression.<br />
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It's taken me since July to get a confirmed ID, which isn't surprising since it came down to minute details.<br />
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To see what they were, watch this video and read the accompanying info: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/RhhhTxX_RPo?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Barylypa propugnator,Geotagged,Summer,United Kingdom

Ichneumon Wasp (Barylypa propugnator)

What an impressive wasp this is and although I only saw it for a minute or so just outside my front door, it left quite an impression.

It's taken me since July to get a confirmed ID, which isn't surprising since it came down to minute details.

To see what they were, watch this video and read the accompanying info:

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Great entry Philip Posted 3 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
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  Thank you
  
  I have so many of these still to edit and post! Posted 3 years ago

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The Barylypa propugnator

13 to 20 mm. Fairly large orange and black Ichneumon.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by morpheme

By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2021. Captured Jul 1, 2021 10:02 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.