1 Reply by DGERC

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Re: Braconid wasp

I've just been sent a photo of a ladybird which appears to be parasitised by a braconid wasp Dinocampus coccinellae.  I can't find this anywhere in the R6 species dictionary or NBN - am I missing something or has this group not yet been added?

MARK

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2 Reply by stevemcbill (edited by stevemcbill 30-05-2011 21:15:37)

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Re: Braconid wasp

Charles,

Name with Authority and Date is as follows:

- Dinocampus coccinellae (Schrank, 1802)

Hope that helps.

Cheers.

Steve

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3 Reply by CharlesHussey

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Re: Braconid wasp

Steve: Thank you for supplying the authority.

Mark: species has been added, with Taxon Version Key of NHMSYS0020784504

Best wishes,

Charlers Hussey

NBN Species Dictionary Project Manager (Retired!) smile