These nocturnal wasps are parasites of moth larvae. They have a flattened, oval disk visible within the “horse head” on the wings.
Pending ID – Encospilus
#1. Enicospilus sp.
Late December 2010
Spring Beach
Subfamily identification thanks to bleu.geo
Note the very short ovipositor (egg laying tube at the end of the abdomen).
#2. Enicospilus sp.
Early February 2013
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
#3. Late November 2014
Strathblane
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#4. Early May 2018
Hobart
Attracted to light and trapped inside. It was still alive during these photos…..just.
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Late January 2022
Postmans Track, Rocky Cape National Park/ pinmatik Sisters Beach
