Caterpillar Parasitized by Euplectrus Wasp

Wasps in the genus Euplectrus are ectoparasitoids of lepidopteran caterpillars. The wasp larvae pupate underneath the caterpillar and enclose themselves in loose cocoons.

I really wish I have taken this home to try to rear out the wasps!

Habitat: Garden

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow, the parasites are getting really advanced. Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  They were big! At such an advanced stage, maybe I could have reared them without much issue. Posted one year ago

Ernst

Lion

Would have been interesting. Don’t forget next time you find them. Posted one year ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Fingers crossed that I will find one again. :) Posted one year ago

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