Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ichneumonidae, ex pupa of Papilio machaon

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 02-09-2010 19:51
#1

September 02, 2010, from pupa of Papilio machaon (8 larvae collected on July 30, 2010 on Pastinaca sativa, Bekasovo-1 station, Naro-Fominsk district, Moscow region, Russia; 4 butterflies has emerged in early 2nd decade of August, it's a bit late to wait for the remaining 3 so they're probably infested, too). Size 16 mm. Looks pretty much like Thyrateles camelinus to me yet abdomen with distinct metallic bluish tint.

Edited by Dmitry Gavryushin on 02-09-2010 19:52

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 02-09-2010 19:53
#2

The host.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 02-09-2010 19:54
#3

The pinned specimen.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 02-09-2010 20:49
#4

I'd suggest Trogus lapidator

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 02-09-2010 21:04
#5

Thanks a lot Tony.

Posted by ChrisR on 02-09-2010 21:20
#6

Wow - that's much more exciting than a rubbishy old Papilio butterfly :D