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Wasp - Encyrtus aurantii The larvae of these wasps are parasitoids of scale insects (Coccidae).<br />
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Habitat: I spotted this tiny wasp &quot;sniffing&quot; around on the leaves of an oak tree that had lots of galls and other pests on it. Encyrtus,Encyrtus aurantii,Geotagged,Summer,United States,wasp Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Wasp - Encyrtus aurantii

The larvae of these wasps are parasitoids of scale insects (Coccidae).

Habitat: I spotted this tiny wasp "sniffing" around on the leaves of an oak tree that had lots of galls and other pests on it.

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Encyrtus aurantii is a parasitoid wasp in the family Encyrtidae.

Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 26, 2021. Captured Jul 4, 2020 22:08 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm