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Perilampidae is among the most beautiful of the parasitic wasp families. Kibale Forest, Uganda
An Orasema ant-parasite wasp (Eucharitidae) lays an egg in a Heliconius leaf. The young hatchling will attempt to hitchhike on a passing ant into the nest, where it will prey on developing larvae. Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia
An Orasema ant-parasite wasp (Eucharitidae) lays an egg in a Heliconius leaf. The young hatchling will attempt to hitchhike on a passing ant into the nest, where it will prey on developing larvae. Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia
Eucharitid wasps mating. Insects of this family are parasites of ant brood. Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Eucharitid wasps (blue insect at right) are specialized parasites of ants. Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
The pupa of a parasitic eucharitid wasp in a pile of Pheidole ant brood. Chiricahua Mountains, Airzona, USA
Eucharitid wasps are specialized parasites of ants. Arizona, USA. filename: eucharitid4
Eucharitid wasps are specialized parasites of ants (in this case, Pheidole bicarinata). Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Eucharitid wasp, male. Hallelujah Junction, California, USA.
Perilampidae is among the most beautiful of the parasitic wasp families.

Kibale Forest, Uganda
Perilampidae is among the most beautiful of the parasitic wasp families. Kibale Forest, Uganda
Perilampidae is among the most beautiful of the parasitic wasp families.

Kibale Forest, Uganda
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