Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid)


Also known as 'orchid-dupe' wasps, as they fertilise orchids when they are tricked into mating with the flowers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lissopimpla_excelsa


Gallery

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Regional distribution

Lissopimpla excelsa is listed in the following regions:

829,267 sightings of 23,541 species from 15,228 members
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