Ichneumon from England

Subject: Orange big with glass like wings??
Location: England
September 8, 2015 4:58 am
Hiya,
I found this bug in my bathroom today and thought it was just so pretty! I wish i just knew what it was… any ideas?
Signature: From tegan xx

Ichneumon

Dear tegan xx,
This is an Ichneumon, a type of parasitic wasp.  Many species are attracted to lights, which is why we suspect it was found in your bathroom.  Your individual reminds us of Ophion obscuratus which is pictured on iSpot.

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Location: England