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Tiny wasp ovipositing
LordV
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Posted on 02-10-2009 09:54
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For those who may be interested an animated gif of a tiny wasp 0.85mm body length ovipositing in an insect lava on the underside of a mint leaf. Don't think I'm likely to see this again Smile
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Wow - congratulations on a very rare shot! Grin
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Ceraphronidae. Nice!
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Thanks Chris and paul for the comments and ID
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