Jul 6
absolutely gorgeous ichneumonid from last year. she's bigger and more robust than the other species I've posted before with a body length of around 22mm.
No common name (Echthromorpha agrestoria)
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absolutely gorgeous ichneumonid from last year. she's bigger and more robust than the other species I've posted before with a body length of around 22mm.
No common name (Echthromorpha agrestoria)
Alright, now that the cartoon version is out of the way, I figured it was time for a more scientific approach. I basically kept the same pose, except it has slightly more detail and not a giant cartoony eye, lmao. Piogaster sp. (Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae) .
A question that I've asked myself is if there is such a thing as a polka-dotted wasp, and the answer is yes, sorta. For what it's worth, this species of Piogaster (Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae) has a decent polka-dot pattern on different parts of the body mixed in with other unique markings. This is just a cartoon of it, but I plan on drawing a scientific version as well. It's seriously so cool. I can't really release the pictures publically, but my drawing is pretty close to accuracy, especially regarding the patterning.
I seem to be on a roll tonight. Theronia maculosa is one of the most beautiful Pimplines in my opinion, and this one seems to know it. These Ichneumonid wasps are unsurprisingly native to Australia. Ice-blue colouration and stylish!
Theronia maculosa. A Pimpline Ichneumonid wasp from Australia. One of my favourites!
BLEEUUEGGHAAHGDIUWVFReruyfveyrufvgekhgbejs. Ichneumonids. Ichneumonids everywhere.