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Dec162009

A Torymid Wasp in Winter

DateWed 2009-12-16

A couple of days ago I was surprised to come across this small green chalcid wasp.  It was probably a Torymid wasp (Hymenoptera: Torymidae), similar to the ones that I saw in October (see here and here).  However, back in October they were on oak leaves, which have now all gone; this one was on an ivy leaf (Hedera helix).  Whether this means its must be a different species, I don't know.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2009-12-12.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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