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Photo#17571
Ichneumonoid and aphids - female
Copyright © 2005 Richard Leung

Ichneumonoid and aphids - Female
Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
May 16, 2005
Size: approx. 3-4mm
This tiny ichneumonoid was photographed among a cluster of aphids on a rose bud. The wasp appeared to be depositing eggs on the aphids, bending it's abdomen and stretching it a considerable distance to reach the prey in front.

It could be the same species as this.
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Contributed by Richard Leung on 17 May, 2005 - 11:29pm
Last updated 23 February, 2006 - 12:52pm

Great shot
Wow, what a great shot. Great posture, great antennae. You're getting some excellent results on these diminutive subjects.

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
… Stephen Cresswell, 18 May, 2005 - 9:14am login or register to post comments

 
Braconidae.
I agree completely with Stephen's compliments on the image, just disagree with the ID. This is a braconid wasp.
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 May, 2005 - 12:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Aphidiidae?
Could this actually be an Aphidiid wasp (aphid parasites)? Compare with the images at Cedar Creek.
… Richard Leung, 8 June, 2005 - 7:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes.
Moving to appropriate guide page. Thank you for the prompt!
… Eric R. Eaton, 23 February, 2006 - 12:51pm login or register to post comments

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