Braconidae (family)

Unidentified braconid wasp at Paddys River, ACT

Braconidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022
Braconidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022
Braconidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022
Braconidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022
Braconidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Braconidae (family) 6 May 2022 RogerF
Braconidae (family) 6 May 2022 TimL

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I believe these were the parasitoid wasp cocoons of the pupae of a Braconid wasp, possibly Microgastrinae?

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RogerF wrote:
   6 May 2022
Snowed under!
RogerF wrote:
   6 May 2022
Could be bred out to confirm

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Nearby sightings

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Euastacus sp. (genus) (Spiny crayfish) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 9 Feb 2024 by Csteele4
Asplenium gracillimum (Mother Spleenwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii (Strap Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Ned_Johnston
Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Urtica incisa (Stinging Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Asplenium gracillimum (Mother Spleenwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii (Strap Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Kunzea peduncularis (Mountain Burgan) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Lagenophora stipitata (Common Lagenophora) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Senecio linearifolius var. latifolius at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri (Small Shade Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Blechnum wattsii (Hard Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Asplenium gracillimum (Mother Spleenwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Gynatrix pulchella (Hemp Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Asplenium gracillimum (Mother Spleenwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii (Strap Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Kunzea peduncularis (Mountain Burgan) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Senecio linearifolius var. latifolius at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Acacia falciformis (Broad-leaved Hickory) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Hypholoma sp. (Hypholoma) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 May 2023 by cherylhodges
Senecio linearifolius var. latifolius at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by RobG1
Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri (Small Shade Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Asplenium gracillimum (Mother Spleenwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Microsorum pustulatum subsp. pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Blechnum wattsii (Hard Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Asplenium gracillimum (Mother Spleenwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii (Strap Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Senecio linearifolius var. denticulatus (Toothed Fireweed Groundsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Bedfordia arborescens (Blanket Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Flammulina velutipes (Velvet shank) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Syntrichia sp. (genus) (A moss) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Bisporella citrina (Yellow Fairy Cups or Lemon Discos) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Riccardoella sp. (genus) (White snail or slug mite) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Hypoxylon sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Flammulina velutipes (Velvet shank) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by TimL
Bisporella citrina (Yellow Fairy Cups or Lemon Discos) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by TimL
Entomophthoraceae (family) (An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2022 by TimL
Oxylobium ellipticum (Common Shaggy Pea) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Chlorociboria (An elfcup fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jun 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by RobG1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Senecio linearifolius var. latifolius at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Lagenophora stipitata (Common Lagenophora) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Omphalotus nidiformis (Ghost Fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by TimL
Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri (Small Shade Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri (Small Shade Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Blechnum patersonii subsp. patersonii (Strap Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by NedJohnston
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2021 by Mike
Senecio linearifolius (Fireweed Groundsel, Fireweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2021 by Mike
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by Rixon
Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri (Small Shade Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jun 2020 by tpreston
Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jun 2020 by tpreston
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by JohnBundock
Australina pusilla subsp. muelleri (Small Shade Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by RWPurdie
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jul 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Clematis aristata (Mountain Clematis) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jul 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Hypholoma fasciculare (Hypholoma fasciculare) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jul 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Urtica incisa (Stinging Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2014 by galah681
Polystichum proliferum (Mother Shield Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2014 by galah681
Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2014 by galah681

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  • 100 Abundance
  • 8 Feb 2022 11:24 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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