Braconid wasp cocoon, probably Microplitis sp. by larose forest photos

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23-AUG-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Braconid wasp cocoon, probably Microplitis sp.

This tiny cocoon was on a Canada goldenrod leaf. The ribbed sides and the size make it quite likely this is the cocoon of the Microplitis species of Braconid wasp. Note the cap very neatly cut off by the adult as it emerged.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/320s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	23-Aug-2013 12:50:38
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/323 sec
Aperture	f/3.2
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance	0.130 m

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Carol Rollins		24-Aug-2013 15:02
Excellent find and great shot, Christine. That is way cool.

Carl Carbone		24-Aug-2013 02:36
WOWOWOWOWOW! How cool is that?! Great find and shot.

Ann Pettigrew		24-Aug-2013 02:30
You find the coolest things, Christine!

globalgadabout		24-Aug-2013 02:23
that was an accomplished escape...fine shot and illuminating info...

Hank Vander Velde		24-Aug-2013 01:59
Another terrific find and great image christine.

Terry Sprague		23-Aug-2013 23:38
I totally agree with Stephanie. VV

Stephanie		23-Aug-2013 23:14
You are an amazing wealth of information Christine! This is fascinating! VV

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