Campopleginae cocoon

Coccon of a parasitic wasp of the subfamily Campopleginae

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Suresh, when you want people to help with the ID, please provide more context. Also indicate what you have tried yourself to ID it. Posted 7 years ago
1. sureshachar
  
  Lion
  
  i think it will be India Harlequin Bug Eggs Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Pudding4brains
    
    Lion
    
    It's the cocoon of a parasitic wasp in the subfamily Campopleginae. These usually lay their eggs in a caterpillar or some such, the larva eats the inside of the caterpillar while it is still alive and eventually comes out of the dead or dying caterpillar and spins itself a nice cocoon to pupate, such as this one. Cheers, Arp
    
    PS You should probably be able to find the old skin of the caterpillar quite near the top of the "string" that the cocoon is suspended from. Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Impressive job IDing this! Wow! Posted 7 years ago

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By sureshachar

Uploaded Aug 3, 2018. Captured in Unnamed Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560062, India.

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