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Tiny Chalcidoidean wasp on fig. About 3-4mm long this wasp was exploring a leaf on a common fig (Ficus carica?)<br /> I can&#039;t yet find proof that it is using the fig or polinating it. Definitely in the right famiy. Australia,Geotagged,Spring,fig wasp Click/tap to enlarge

Tiny Chalcidoidean wasp on fig.

About 3-4mm long this wasp was exploring a leaf on a common fig (Ficus carica?)
I can't yet find proof that it is using the fig or polinating it. Definitely in the right famiy.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Great capture for such a tiny subject, Mark! Posted 4 years ago

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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Oct 20, 2020. Captured Oct 20, 2020 13:34 in 7 Victoria Ridge, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • TG-6
  • f/6.3
  • 1/125s
  • ISO800
  • 18mm

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