Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown hymenoptera from Spain

Posted by Rafael on 30-09-2014 23:06
#1

Good evening,
I shot this picture in Porriño-Pontevedra(NW Spain) on august 2010. Clearing in a mixed forest (pines + Oaks) at 100 mts.
It was parasitizing a bagworm.
Would be very pleased if some by could help me with its identification.

Thnks in advance
Rafa

Posted by Marc T on 01-10-2014 07:55
#2

Hi Rafa,

what a beauty, very nice pic, very nice animal! It belongs to the Ichneumonidae, for further information you could try the Ichneumonoidea-section on forum.hymis.de

Best regards,

Marc

Posted by Rafael on 01-10-2014 09:19
#3

Hello Marc,
Thnks a lot, for both the info, and the compliments. I will surely give it a try and write to the address you gave me.

Kind rgds
Rafael

Posted by cthirion on 01-10-2014 20:57
#4

Dear Camille and Rafael,
this is Chirotica sp. (Ichneumonidae, Cryptinae). Chirotica are known being parasitoids of Psychidae.
Best wishes!
Martin SCHWARZ

Posted by Rafael on 01-10-2014 21:30
#5

Hi Martin,

Thnks a lot for yr post, you´ve been a great help.
Kind rgds
Rafael