Exochus gravipes? (Gravenhorst, 1820)
a metopiine ichneumon

(Identification not confirmed)

Exochus gravipes(Gravenhorst, 1820) - a metopiine ichneumon, Male - head and mesosoma - antero-dorsal view - magnified - silver background

Image 0003: Male - head and mesosoma - antero-dorsal view - magnified - silver background

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Photographed On a microscope slide
Specimen prep Fresh specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (64 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker.
Equipment used Canon EOS800D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x5
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P147603
Found as Male imago
Date 24 Aug 2021
OS grid ref SO77
Lat/Lon 52° 20' N, 2° 20' W
Location Shrops, VC40, England
Voucher 24 Aug 2021[L]
Record summary Male, in open heathy/grass clearing, mixed woodland.
Return to Record page Exochus gravipes on 24 Aug 2021 at SO77 in Shrops
Return to Taxon page Exochus gravipes
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