Dichrogaster aestivalis (Gravenhorst, 1829)
a phygadeuontine ichneumon
Dichrogaster aestivalis(Gravenhorst, 1829) - a phygadeuontine ichneumon, Male - head and antennal bases - anterior view - microscope low magnification - silver background

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Photographed Arranged
Specimen prep Freshly pinned specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (55 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Faults Hairs matted from wetting with ethyl acetate
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and Olympus BX53 microscope.
Microscope Objective x4 UPlanFLN obj
Extension tubes 36mm ext.
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P142957
Found as Male imago
Date 14 May 2020
OS grid ref SU00
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 60' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 14 May 2020[B]
Record summary Male, in Malaise trap
Return to Record page Dichrogaster aestivalis on 14 May 2020 at SU00 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Dichrogaster aestivalis
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