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Compsocryptus sp. (possibly texensis) or Ichneumon wasp Female can sting but usually are harmless. They lay their eggs mostly in insects of a select few hosts. The larva eats its host from the inside out, usually leaving vital organs for last so that host will live long enough to provide food for the wasp. When the host dies the wasp emerges.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125511/compsocryptus_sp._or_ichneumon_wasp.html" title="Compsocryptus sp. or Ichneumon wasp"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/5803/125511_thumb.jpeg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=A57qSbFeeyS0Rez740Ty4A%2B1ELo%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Compsocryptus sp. or Ichneumon wasp Female can sting but usually are harmless. They lay their eggs mostly in insects of a select few hosts. The larva eats its host from the inside out, usually leaving vital organs for last so that host will live long enough to provide food for the wasp. When the host dies the wasp emerges.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125512/compsocryptus_sp._or_ichneumon_wasp.html Compsocryptus texensis,Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125521/compsocryptus_sp._or_ichneumon_wasp.html" title="Compsocryptus sp. or Ichneumon wasp"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/5803/125521_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=Map1FxKpf3ibjmmj3jjJMNbKaqM%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Compsocryptus sp. or Ichneumon wasp https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125511/compsocryptus_sp._or_ichneumon_wasp.html Compsocryptus texensis,Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure> Compsocryptus texensis,Fall,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Compsocryptus sp. (possibly texensis) or Ichneumon wasp

Female can sting but usually are harmless. They lay their eggs mostly in insects of a select few hosts. The larva eats its host from the inside out, usually leaving vital organs for last so that host will live long enough to provide food for the wasp. When the host dies the wasp emerges.

Compsocryptus sp. or Ichneumon wasp Female can sting but usually are harmless. They lay their eggs mostly in insects of a select few hosts. The larva eats its host from the inside out, usually leaving vital organs for last so that host will live long enough to provide food for the wasp. When the host dies the wasp emerges.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125512/compsocryptus_sp._or_ichneumon_wasp.html Compsocryptus texensis,Fall,Geotagged,United States

Compsocryptus sp. or Ichneumon wasp https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125511/compsocryptus_sp._or_ichneumon_wasp.html Compsocryptus texensis,Fall,Geotagged,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent work, William! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View William Bodine's profile
      William Bodine
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      Coming from you, this is a high complement. Thanks! Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    What do you think about Compsocryptus texensis for an tentative ID? It seems to mostly be found in Texas, but there are records of it in AZ, according to iNat:
    https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?taxon_id=298968

    Compsocryptus calipterus is also similar, but it has pale bands near the middle of the antennae.     Posted 3 years ago
  4. View Flavio's profile
    Flavio
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    Uau, how exquisite and interesting! Nicely captured my friend ;-) Posted 3 years ago
  5. View William Bodine's profile
    William Bodine
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    Thanks Flavio Posted 3 years ago

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The Compsocryptus texensis

Compsocryptus texensis is a ichneumonid wasp in the Compsocryptus genus.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Dec 9, 2021. Captured Dec 9, 2021 08:25 in 3466 E Huber Cir, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/21s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.