Genus Psyllaephagus

This wasp parasitises Psyllids, which can be a pest of Eucalypts.   The wasp has been exported overseas as a biological control agent.  Australia has numerous species in this genus.

#1. cf.  Psyllaephagus
Early August 2012
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Identification thanks to bleu.geo

 

#2. cf.  Psyllaephagus
Late July 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Trapped on the top of a post due to a damaged wing.
     

#3.  Late July 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart