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| Aphidiinae (subfamily) | WendyEM | Yesterday | ||
| Aphididae (family) | WendyEM | Yesterday | ||
| Amata nigriceps | CarbonAI | Yesterday | ||
| Unverified | Berlge | Yesterday |
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eggs or pupae? the plant was previously infested with aphid.
4 comments
Yesterday
I have not been able to find a source showing the sggs of this species online. Does NaturMapr have such a record? If so I cannot see it in the sightings formthe species now.
This reference says A. nigriceps has small white eggs.
https://prpw.com.au/project/white-antennae-wasp-moth/
Although the Australian National insect Collection has recorded this speces as adult moths at the former Black Mountain light trap, there is ongoing uncertainty about idenfifying mainy Amata (genus) moths to the species level.
This reference says A. nigriceps has small white eggs.
https://prpw.com.au/project/white-antennae-wasp-moth/
Although the Australian National insect Collection has recorded this speces as adult moths at the former Black Mountain light trap, there is ongoing uncertainty about idenfifying mainy Amata (genus) moths to the species level.
Yesterday
Perhaps there are eggs in this photo:-
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318116621
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318116621
Yesterday
On Radio National Health Report they have a W.T.F. segment at times. I suggest instigating a NM AI W.T.F. page!!!!!
My understanding is these are 'mummified' aphids that have been parisitized by wasps. see
https://cesaraustralia.com/pestnotes/wasps-ants-bees/aphid-parasitoids/
My understanding is these are 'mummified' aphids that have been parisitized by wasps. see
https://cesaraustralia.com/pestnotes/wasps-ants-bees/aphid-parasitoids/
Yesterday
see https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?taxon_id=354557
especially e.g. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/387162085
I used to see aphids on roses lifting their bums and exuding stuff and waving about as these little wasps approached. Not happy aphids.
especially e.g. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/387162085
I used to see aphids on roses lifting their bums and exuding stuff and waving about as these little wasps approached. Not happy aphids.
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- Berlge Recorded by
- capsicum leaf Associated plant
- Less than 5mm Animal size
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- Berlge NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Parasitic wasps (numerous families) Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) Insects
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