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Nikita Vikhrev
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Posted on 26-07-2006 17:35
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Moscow region, 26 july, 3-3,5mm, on bark of old lonely Salix alba.
The victim is young Aphid as far as I can understand.
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And I'm almost sure, it is Medetera jacula!
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Nikita, as regards the prey, it's an aphid for sure.
 
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Thank you Dima.
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My ID as Medetera jacula confirmed by Igor Grichanov.
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