Cotesia sp. (genus)

1 Microgastrine wasp at suppressed

Cotesia sp. (genus) at suppressed - 17 Mar 2023
Cotesia sp. (genus) at suppressed - 17 Mar 2023
Cotesia sp. (genus) at suppressed - 17 Mar 2023
Cotesia sp. (genus) at suppressed - 17 Mar 2023
Cotesia sp. (genus) at suppressed - 17 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Cotesia sp. (genus) 5 Mar 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 24 Feb 2023 Mike

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Significant sighting

SimoneC noted:

5 Mar 2023

First sighting on CNM of a native Cotesia sp.

User's notes

Emerged from parasitised tiger moth larva after 11-14 days pupation.

5 comments

SimoneC wrote:
   24 Feb 2023
Hi Mike, If you still have these would you be able to get clear picture of the wings showing the veins?
Mike wrote:
   24 Feb 2023
I have about 80 that emerged and died while I was away this week. Now that I know what to look for, I will try for better photos.
Mike wrote:
   5 Mar 2023
@SimoneC I have added photos that might show some detail. Best I can do at present.
SimoneC wrote:
   5 Mar 2023
Great work Michael. These are Cotesia sp., very similar to https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/25502663 and https://southernforestlife.net/happenings/2019/4/20/parasitic-wasps-in-a-caterpillar our first record of a native Cotesia
Mike wrote:
   17 Mar 2023
Extra photos added. My microscope does not have good depth of field.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 17 Mar 2023 11:23 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by
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    Raising insects

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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