Eulophus wasp parastitoids video and photos

[Paul]

YouTube Video

 

I found these on a caterpillar. Nature being nature, I doubt this one will pupate...

Paul.

Edited September 25, 2021 by Paul

[Fogey]

That video quite put me off my breakfast.

Cracking photography, though.

[Paul]

9 minutes ago, Fogey said:

That video quite put me off my breakfast.

Cracking photography, though.

Sorry.

Thanks though, lol...

[Ryewolf]

Excellent shots Paul and an interesting video too

[Paul]

Here is the updated video and latest photos: there are only 2 wasp parasitoids visible now, and one has detached itself from the (now dead) host caterpillar...

 

 

 

 

Paul.

[FUJI]

An incredible set Paul…..I am hoping by now, that you are getting some of your work published ?

Many University’s and researchers would like to see them in research papers and in specialised publications…. I know this because I had a forum message from. Japanese professor asking permission to use one of my worm pics to illustrate his work on earthworms… He was kind enough to send me a copy….all in Japanese of course… but including my pic with acknowledgement in English…. 
 

I treasure it.

 

FUJI

[Paul]

Nobody of repute sees them I'm afraid... Perhaps your Japanese friend should look into the forum? 

Paul.

[Paul]

The next stage from the Eulophus Wasp Parasitoids sequence... The detached one has developed what I assume may be (a dark brown) pre-cocoon area...

Paul.