Enicospilus

Enicospilus is a genus of large Ichneumonidae wasps. They are unusual for wasps in that they fly at night and can be found near porch lights. While these wasps resemble crane flies with long legs and long, thin bodies, the presence of two sets of wings distinguishes them from the single pair of wings of Diptera (true flies including crane flies).[1] There are almost 700 described species of Enicospilus.[2]

Enicospilus
Enicospilus purgatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Ichneumonidae
Tribe: Enicosplini
Genus: Enicospilus
Stephens, 1835

References
  1. NC State University Department of Entomology. "Enicospilus Wasps".
  2. "Catalogue of Life: 2013 Annual Checklist".
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