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Megastigmus aculeatus - Oviposition Chalcid wasp,Chalcidoidea,Jane's garden,Megastigmidae,Megastigmus,Megastigmus aculeatus,Oviposition,Rosa rugosa,Torymidae,nl: Rimpelroos,nl: Rozenzaadwesp Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Megastigmus aculeatus - Oviposition

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    Patomarazul
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    Very nice moment! Posted 5 years ago
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      I took the photo because of the "strange posture" but didn't realize she was ovipositioning until I edited the image on my PC :o) Posted 5 years ago
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        abhitap
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        Hahaha nice to know. Pretty picture btw :-) Posted 5 years ago
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          Thanks Abhijeet :o) Posted 5 years ago

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The Megastigmus aculeatus

Megastigmus aculeatus is a Chalcid wasp (Chalcidoidea) of the family Torymidae. The female deposits her eggs in Rose hips and the larvae feed on the seeds inside.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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