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18-JUN-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Braconid wasp (Meteorus) cocoons+non-braconid wasp

I found these minute cocoons hanging from a Sensitive Fern. A tiny wasp was investigating them. Bug Guide helped ID the cocoons, but the wasp remains unidentified for now.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/125s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time18-Jun-2012 08:27:21
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
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Focus Distance0.130 m

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Karen Stuebing07-Mar-2013 22:29
I love the close up and presentation. Interesting a wasp is investigating another wasp's cocoons. I wonder if he knows its a similar species. V.
Helen Betts06-Mar-2013 20:59
Excellent closeup of these... insect things ;-). Love the vivid color and your usual very effective framing. V.
SRW06-Mar-2013 20:58
That is tiny... -- however my knowledge is getting larger by the day, visiting your galleries...!
Jim Coffman06-Mar-2013 20:32
Well seen and captured as always!
Chris06-Mar-2013 20:26
"On Wednesday, when the sky is blue,
And I have nothing else to do....."

Oh, not the Pooh Gallery but one of your fascinating looks into the miniature world of insects.
Graeme06-Mar-2013 19:39
Absolutely fascinating as always Christine.BV
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