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Aleiodes Wasp - Lepidoptera Parasitoid |
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An Aleiodes wasp parasitizes a caterpillar. The larvae grow in the abdomen of moth larvae, eventually mummifying the caterpillar. Later, the adult wasp emerges from the remains of the caterpillar. |
Oakworm caterpillar remains
Infected caterpillars
Later the same day
Adult Aleiodes Wasp from below
Adult Aleiodes Wasp from above
