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Hornworm infested by parasitic wasps - Manduca sexta
Copyright © 2007 Beatriz Moisset

Hornworm infested by parasitic wasps - Manduca sexta
Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 21, 2007
Infested caterpillar found on tomato plants.
Detail of cocoons and one of the wasps.


Another wasp emerging from an infested caterpillar
Southeastern PA
Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 21 July, 2007 - 5:12pm
Last updated 31 October, 2007 - 2:44pm

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