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Tomato Hornworm with Braconidae cocoons

Manduca quinquemaculata with Braconidae cocoons

Description:

The Braconidae (wasp) lays eggs inside the hornworm. The larvae chew through the skin where they pupate.

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Karl Rabe
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Karl Rabe

New York, USA

Spotted on Sep 20, 2015
Submitted on Sep 20, 2015

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