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Family Ichneumonidae - Ichneumon Wasps
Ichneumon Wasp - Giant

Megarhyssa species Number One
Ichneumon Wasp - Giant

Megarhyssa species Number Two

Narrative

Ichneumon Wasps (family Ichneumonidae) are a large family with over 10,000 worldwide species. There are over 3,000 North American species. The larvae of this family feed on larvae of other insects including Lepidoptera and various Hymenoptera. Many entomologists consider this a very beneficial family because they keep many pest species populations in control.

Taxonomy

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English

Kingdom Animalia Animal
Phylum Arthropoda Jointed Legged Animals
Class Insecta Insects
Order Hymenoptera Ants - Bees Plus Wasps
Family Ichneumonidae Ichneumon Wasps
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GenusSpecies
Cytheitisrhodopteron
Cytheitisschultzei
Graphiumarcesilaus
Graphiumearis
Graphiumhipparchus
Graphiumiphitas
Graphiumorthosilaus
Iphimedeianiepelti
Iphimedeiarichardus