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Tachinid Fly

Gymnosoma sp

Description:

Gymnosoma are parasitoids of both larval and adult stink bugs & shield bugs.

Habitat:

Most of North America. Hosts: Stink and shield bugs (Pentatomidae).

Notes:

Observed on Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum). Gymnosoma are important beneficial predators.

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Small Wonders
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Small Wonders

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jun 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 21, 2012

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