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PROBE

ICHNEUMONID WASP

Jesse McCoullough, New South Wales

This wasp taps her antennae – which are sensitive

to vibrations and scent – in search of a suitable

host larva upon which she will lay her eggs using

her long ovipositor. After hatching, her young will

feast on the host while it is still alive.

Centennial Park, Sydney, New South Wales

Canon EOS 400D, Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro,

1/30, f/8, ISO 400, handheld

ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

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