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Fairyfly - Mymar taprobanicum (Family Mymaridae) The tiny insect seen on this frog&#039;s head is a fairyfly. It was less than 1 mm long! This family includes the world&#039;s smallest known insects. They are insect egg parasitoids. I&#039;m not sure why it was on the frog, but it didn&#039;t stay long.<br /> <br /> *Species ID is likely, but tentative.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural backyard. Geotagged,Mymar,Mymar taprobanicum,Mymaridae,Summer,United States,chalcid wasp,fairy wasp,fairyfly,parasitic wasp,wasp Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fairyfly - Mymar taprobanicum (Family Mymaridae)

The tiny insect seen on this frog's head is a fairyfly. It was less than 1 mm long! This family includes the world's smallest known insects. They are insect egg parasitoids. I'm not sure why it was on the frog, but it didn't stay long.

*Species ID is likely, but tentative.

Habitat: Rural backyard.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Hah, I was so confused regarding the taxonomy without reading the description, well played and great catch! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Lol, I was hoping to get some "Huh?" responses. You played into my scheme perfectly! And, thanks! I almost missed it - my kids and I were out searching for amphibians after the rain; these frogs are so mellow that we got super close to it, which was when I spotted the little fairy wasp! Posted 6 years ago
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        It seems to have really amazing wings! Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Yes! Have you seen the macros of them online? They are gorgeous. I wish I had gotten a closer shot, but it flew away. Posted 6 years ago
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            Christine Young
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            See video here: http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170510-fairy-wasps-are-some-of-the-smallest-insects-known Posted 6 years ago
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              https://www.flickr.com/photos/dullhunk/4975948519/in/photolist-28NsuBy-auxZp6-24dhBJK-KghwNM-2cfSwta-SCPWMG-4XeFUJ-bi8CJ8-cybu-5srst8-5srstR-AgkkyE-betSok-8zH38R-27J9Sjb-68H5i-6yZBGn-68FQ8-ch9rcY-6z4GDW-6zkAMU-N8jtUW-N8jwqh-aDNkMB-c9TZH5-25UdAMy-Knrhvs-c9Q63y-c9Q5GY-rowpAi-AkA32y-s1ZcxK-s3HNpj-dB471x
               Posted 6 years ago
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            Ferdy Christant
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            Wow, nice! I had never seen that. From the video: 0.25mm. That's absurdly small, I think it would require at least a 2:1 macro setup. Posted 6 years ago
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              It was so tiny! Posted 6 years ago

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The Mymar taprobanicum

Mymar taprobanicum is a species of fairyfly in the family Mymaridae.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2019. Captured Sep 12, 2018 13:34 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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