Braconid Wasp - top view

 Braconid Wasp

 

 

Common Name:  Braconid Wasp

Latin Name:  Family Braconidae

Length:  7 mm

Range:  Alberta

Habitat:  Various

Time of year seen:  Summer

Parasitic on: Caterpillars

Caterpillar Host - After feeding on this caterpillar, Braconid larva have pupated inside and then emerged through numerous exit holes.
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Date: Aug 15, 2004

                        
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