Exochus gravipes? (Gravenhorst, 1820)
a metopiine ichneumon

(Identification not confirmed)

Exochus gravipes(Gravenhorst, 1820) - a metopiine ichneumon, Male - propodeum and petiole - dorsal view - microscope low magnification - silver background

Image 0025: Male - propodeum and petiole - dorsal 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 (49 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker.
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and Olympus BX53 microscope.
Microscope Objective x4 UPlanFLN obj
Extension tubes 20mm ext.
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P147622
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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