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Unidentified at suppressed - 18 Mar 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 18 Mar 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 18 Mar 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 18 Mar 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 18 Mar 2023
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Unidentified 20 Mar 2023 TimL

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The sequence of images shows two parasitic wasps searching cracks in fencing for prey. One of the wasps visually found prey within a crack after hovering in front of it and then probed the crack with its antennae before parasitizing the prey. The quoted 'animal size' refers to overall length which was around 25mm. Additional details of the two wasps are provided in sightings 4480320 and 4480321.

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Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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