Image: Dolichomitus imperator Oviposition R Bartz

Description: Ichneumonidae is a family within the insect Order Hymenoptera. Insects in this family are commonly called ichneumon flies, ichneumon wasps, or simply ichneumons. Ichneumon wasps are important parasitoids of other insects. As shown a Dolichomitus imperator. The process of oviposition Tapping with her antennae the wasp listens for the vibrations that indicate a host is present. With the long ovipositor, the wasp drills a hole through the bark. The wasp inserts the ovipositor into the cavity which contains the host larva. Making corrections, the oviposter must deposit the eggs into the larva or the wasp-larva will starve. After finding a host larva within the cavity, the wasp deposits her eggs. The wasp is still depositing her eggs.
Title: Dolichomitus imperator Oviposition R Bartz
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Author: Richard Bartz, Munich aka Makro Freak
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