Cream-spotted ichneumon - Echthromorpha intricatoria

Observed many of the small wasps searching frantically amongst leaves of a eucalyptus tree. They would only sit still for a very short time.

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Ferdy Christant

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Beautiful species, beautiful shot! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Lots of wasps on that tree but it took 20 minutes for one to stop flying about. Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Hard to capture. Great shot. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks,Niel. Posted 3 years ago

The White-spotted Ichneumonid Wasp

Echthromorpha intricatoria is a common wasp found in Australia and New Zealand. It cannot sting and does not build nests, and is harmless to humans. The female injects eggs into pupae of moths and butterflies with the ovipositor, particularly favouring the Nymphalidae.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Ernst