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Does anyone help ID this parasitoid? I'm curious about what it is. It emerged from a Phobetron caterpillar.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2017
Submitted on Jun 4, 2017
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Hi John, I add new photos. The larva settles on the back of the Phobetron caterpillar and spin a small translucent cocoon. I remove them to photograph. Thank you very much for your kindness and attention;
HI Sckel. This is a Braconidae in the subfamily Microgasterinae. I don't know the genera very well here, but I will pass it on to some braconid folks who should be able to help you. The wasps in this subfamily often spin up cocoons around their host.