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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 />
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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.

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

    comments (5)

  1. Excellent work, William! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Coming from you, this is a high complement. Thanks! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 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
  3. Uau, how exquisite and interesting! Nicely captured my friend ;-) Posted 3 years ago
  4. Thanks Flavio Posted 3 years ago

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Compsocryptus texensis is a ichneumonid wasp in the Compsocryptus genus.

Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 9, 2021. Captured Dec 9, 2021 08:25 in 3466 E Huber Cir, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/21s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm