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Ichneumon wasp (Enicospilus sausi) A fascinating, two-toned ichneumon wasp about 30mm long overall. <br /> It had a club-like abdomen which was regularly pumping up and down and dark blue eyes.<br /> On a window at night at the local school. Attracted by strong security lights.<br /> I can&#039;t find much more information about them unfortunately.<br /> <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enicospilus_sausi.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enicospilus_sausi.jpg</a> Australia,Enicospilus sausi,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ichneumon wasp (Enicospilus sausi)

A fascinating, two-toned ichneumon wasp about 30mm long overall.
It had a club-like abdomen which was regularly pumping up and down and dark blue eyes.
On a window at night at the local school. Attracted by strong security lights.
I can't find much more information about them unfortunately.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enicospilus_sausi.jpg

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Built for the hunt, nice find! Posted 9 years ago

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The Enicospilus sausi

An unusual looking, pale yellow and red, 30mm long ichneumon wasp found in south-eastern Australia.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 18, 2016. Captured Mar 20, 2012 09:50 in 4-10 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/3.5
  • 1/50s
  • ISO160
  • 7.72mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.