Astata boops (Schrank, 1781)
a solitary wasp
Astata boops(Schrank, 1781) - a solitary wasp, Male - head - anterior view - magnified - silver background

Image 0005: Male - head - anterior view - magnified - silver background

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep Pinned specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (26 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x4
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P126648
Found as Male imago
Date 28 Jun 2016
OS grid ref SY98
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 2° 0' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 28 Jun 2016[F]
Record summary Male, sitting on excavated sand beside hole, facing the hole.
Return to Record page Astata boops on 28 Jun 2016 at SY98 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Astata boops
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