About Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.
Distribution
Where Yellow-legged Ophion can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Yellow-legged Ophion (Ophion scutellaris). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/yellow-legged-ophion
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"Yellow-legged Ophion." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/yellow-legged-ophion.