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Braconid Wasp Cocoon

Charops sp.

Description:

± 7 mm - black and white patterned cocoon, hanging from silk thread.

Habitat:

Hanging from Hibiscus leaf in garden.

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5 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thank you Maria and Yuko, yes indeed this cocoon almost seems hand painted! very sweet, and tiny!

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Wonderful spotting! Almost looks like an Easter egg.

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Interesting spotting!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thank you Nuwan!

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

nice find !

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Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Oct 12, 2012
Submitted on Oct 28, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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