Aphidius microlophii? Pennacchio & Tremblay, 1987
a aphid death wasp

(Identification not confirmed)

Aphidius microlophiiPennacchio & Tremblay, 1987 - a aphid death wasp, Aphid - parasitised - after emergence of adult parasite - highly enlarged

Image 0004: Aphid - parasitised - after emergence of adult parasite - highly enlarged (2)

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Equipment used Nikon D100 dSLR with Tamron SP T90 AF Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1
Extension tubes 68mm ext
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P57502
Found as Pupa
Date 5 Jun 2005
OS grid ref SU36
Lat/Lon 51° 20' N, 1° 30' W
Location Berks, VC22, England
Voucher 5 Jun 2005[A]
Record summary Bronzy parasitised Aphid on Nettle leaf
Associated organism inside dead, bronzy body of Aphididae
Return to Record page Aphidius microlophii on 5 Jun 2005 at SU36 in Berks
Return to Taxon page Aphidius microlophii
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