Tomato Hornworm with Braconidae cocoons (Manduca quinquemaculata with Braconidae cocoons) | Project Noah

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Photo by Karl Rabe

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Field Notes

Description:

The Braconidae (wasp) lays eggs inside the hornworm. The larvae chew through the skin where they pupate.

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