Chalcidoidea (superfamily)

3 A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp at Acton, ACT

Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Chalcidoidea (superfamily) 17 Mar 2019 KimPullen
Unidentified 13 Mar 2019 TimL

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The images show a chaotic mix of Gumtree Hoppers and attending ants. To the left of each image is a tiny metallic wasp waiting patiently to sneak up to a hopper to access its sugary excretions. The final image shows the wasp at a Hopper. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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KimPullen wrote:
   18 Mar 2019
Fascinating interaction!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Mar 2019 02:09 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus gregsoniana. C881628.1 Jan 2016. NST. ANBG Section 34. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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