A photograph showing an Ichneumon Wasp (Ophion luteus). This wasp was retrieved form our moth trap and set free. Still a little dazed form its overnig

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A photograph showing an Ichneumon Wasp (Ophion luteus). This wasp was retrieved form our moth trap and set free. Still a little dazed form its overnight slumber, allowed time to photograph it as it moved about inspecting the area, probably for a host caterpillar, to lay its eggs in.

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Size: 3530px × 2363px
Location: Formby, merseyside, UK
Photo credit: © Rod Hill / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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