Parasitized aphid

Critiques [Translate]

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• Michau (54)
• [2008-02-05 1:59]
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I don't know exactly, but maybe it is some fungus. There are fungi which are parasiting on insects - Entomophorales.

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• boreocypriensis (11036)
• [2008-02-05 2:33]

Hello Marie!
I am not bother friend! I like your photos because they genarally stressed and informative and also parasitological. Great Capture! Regards,
Bayram

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• Argus (22145)
• [2008-02-05 4:55]

Hello Mariki,
Interesting!
An aphid that looks like it has been killed by a fungus desease, or has the fungus attacked it when it was already dead? I can't provide the answer, but you captured the situation well and considering the small size, fairly clearly. The mystery remains...
Thanks for sharing this,
Cheers,
Ivan

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• lousat (9111)
• [2008-02-05 12:49]

Salut Marie,je sais pas le nom des insects mais l'image est tres tres belle,elle parait une peinture astracte,merci de partager,Luciano

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• demeve (3964)
• [2008-02-05 16:30]

Hello Marie,
Interesting capture, I have know Idea what is that
but is very nice and well presented..
Well done

Everton

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• cicindela (6562)
• [2008-02-06 3:12]
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Hello Marie!
As you see, here I am again :)
Well, all is on the picture belong to two insect orders. The first - perfectly recognized by you - is an aphid (Homoptera: Aphidiidae). The second is a parasitic Hymenoptera - really the cocoon built under the dead aphid, most probably member of genus Praon (Braconidae: Aphidiinae). This is a group of Incheumonidea specializing in parasiting on aphids.
I believe that this is one of only a few pictures of this group on the net!!! My best congratulation, even if the sharpness and DOF is not perfect :)
Best greetings,
Radomir

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• marhowie (34439)
• [2008-02-06 4:01]

Interesting capture Marie..hard to know what we're actually seeing with regard to the fungi vs aphid thing..
Maybe someone on TN will know?
OK - I see Radomir has nailed it down :)
Nice detail considering its very small size.
TFS!
Howard

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• haraprasan (12155)
• [2008-02-06 4:55]

Hi Marie,
A nice capture of this parasitized aphid. Excellent details and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• Patleboss (5876)
• [2008-02-06 11:31]

Coucou Mariki,
la photo est intéressante, j'aime bien voir la nature avec tes yeux,
bravo,
amitiés,
Pat

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• ramthakur (24051)
• [2008-02-06 22:49]

Hi Marie,
A rather gruesome aspect of this aphid hit by some parasite.
The image is of significant documental value.
TFS
Ram

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• Silvio2006 (22519)
• [2008-02-07 5:39]

Hi Mariki, you made great very well this very little creature, an other amzing macro from you, brava, ciao Silvio

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• EOSF1 (20421)
• [2008-02-09 2:13]

Merci Marie, on apprend beaucoup avec tes excellentes photos! Btavo!

Mario

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• jignasi (8466)
• [2008-02-14 2:09]

Interesante documento, lástima de los problemas de enfoque.
Saludos: J. Ignasi

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• degani (2084)
• [2008-02-26 13:07]

Interesting picture and note Marie Christine, I am learning very much with your pictures and note, thank you
ciao
franco