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Dryinid Wasp (larvae) eating Privet Leafhopper Nymph

Dryinidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Two larvae appear to be eating a green Leafhopper nymph. The last image shows a Sharpshooter in an early instar on a nearby leaf. There is video but it doesn't show much detail as these are very small.

Habitat:

Unknown leaf in backyard

Notes:

I'm hoping to get some insight on this behavior. Are they eating the Leafhopper?

Reference Links:

Family Dryinidae - Dryinids - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

dryinid wasps (larvae)

Dryinidae (family)

Reference Link
BugEric
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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Eric! This spotting had me quite curious as to what was happening. Mystery now solved :)
BugEric
Pretty certain these are larvae of dryinid wasps, which live in capsule-like sacs as external parasites of leafhoppers and other insects.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2012

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