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Campopleginae sp
Alongside the wasp cocoon is the skin of a caterpillar Autographa gamma
Junto al capullo de la avispa está la piel de una oruga Autographa gamma
Bicolor Cocoon (6 mm) of a small wasp, Campopleginae sp. The skin of the caterpillar moth Autographa gamma, is attached to the pupa.
The female wasp lays an egg in the bottom of the caterpillar Autographa gamma. The egg and larva develop inside the caterpillar. When development is complete, the parasitic larva emerges and pupates outside the caterpillar and is attached to a leaf. The cocoon is often attached to the skin of the worm host.
Capullo bicolor (6 mm) de una avispilla, Campopleginae sp. La piel de al lado es la muda de una oruga de polilla (Autographa gamma).
La hembra de la avispilla pone un huevo en la parte inferior de la oruga de la polilla Autographa gamma. El huevo y la larva se desarrollan en el interior de la oruga. Cuando se completa el desarrollo, la larva parasitaria emerge y se convierte en pupa fuera del gusano y queda unida a una hoja. El capullo está unido con frecuencia a la piel del gusano de acogida.
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Thanks, Reza, the cocoon is now identified.
Perhaps Ichneumon Wasp Pupa ? I sure hope you get an ID for these soon :) They are lovely !