Chalcidoidea (superfamily)

A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp at Aranda Bushland

Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Nov 2023
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Nov 2023
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Nov 2023
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Nov 2023
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Chalcidoidea (superfamily) 7 Nov 2023 SimoneC
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) 4 Nov 2023 CathB

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User's notes

More wasps emerged from eggs collected at the time of sighting 4514079. These wasps have a distinctive green 'face', which could perhaps help further ID? The grid squares in the last photo are 2 mm. There are now many Calomela leaf beetles on this acacia, perhaps hatched from some of the other eggs.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 1 Nov 2023 04:59 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia dealbata Associated plant
  • Insect eggs, possibly Calomela beetle Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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