Chalcid wasp cocoons ( Eulophus ) by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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28-JUL-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Chalcid wasp cocoons (Eulophus)

These are the cocoons of a Chalcid wasp in the genus Eulophus. They are ectoparasitoids of caterpillars. The wasps themselves are tiny. The red cocoons with the little pile of feces (the yellow stuff) makes for a visually attractive (I think) image.

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Fabienne		03-Jun-2021 20:21
Sans doute ces cocons étaient bien cachés et c’est très intéressant de la voir.

Guest		01-Aug-2014 01:52
Amazing photo and ID Christine. I looked the genus up on Bugguide and they have some excellent photos as well including photo series showing the larvae on the host caterpillar, the pupae and then the adults as they emerge from the pupae. Unfortunately I cant leave a hyperlink on this comment site. Claudia

Martin Lamoon		30-Jul-2014 19:43
Its a great image, superb photography. v

Blandine Mangin		30-Jul-2014 11:21
very nice ! v

Ceya		30-Jul-2014 10:57
Nature if full of beautiful little surprises - you show some of them in this splendid macro shot! V

joseantonio		30-Jul-2014 04:04
Very nice details.V.

meekam tam		30-Jul-2014 03:22
Exceptionally beautiful macro with lovely colors and details! BV

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