Temelucha sp. (genus)

2 Parasitoid wasp at Cook, ACT

Temelucha sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 09:43 AM
Temelucha sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 09:43 AM
Temelucha sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 09:43 AM
Temelucha sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 09:43 AM
Temelucha sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 7 Dec 2024 09:43 AM
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Temelucha sp. (genus) 7 Dec 2024 SimoneC
Unverified 6 Dec 2024 CathB

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SimoneC noted:

7 Dec 2024

This is the first Temelucha identified locally, and is linked to images of the host lepidopteran

User's notes

This wasp, about 7 mm long, hatched from the case of the Heliocosma moth shown in sighting 4596488

3 comments

SimoneC wrote:
   6 Dec 2024
Hi Cath, if you still have this wasp can you get a clear photo of wing venation (front and back)? I’d like to try and get a good ID given we know the host
CathB wrote:
   7 Dec 2024
@SimoneC I did still have it, more dried out than ever, but I floated it in a drop of water and managed what I hope is a reasonable picture of the fore wings. The hind wing was difficult to tease out without a microscope, but I hope you might be able to see what you need! Cath
SimoneC wrote:
   7 Dec 2024
Thanks Cath, those photos are good

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  • Parasite of Heliocosma moth Associated animal
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