Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aphid parasite ?

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 13-05-2010 13:25
#1

This creature appears to be parasiting a Aphis nerii. Long antennae and what seems to be a pair of cornicles. Another aphid?

Taken today, in Lisbon.

Joaquim Gaspar

Edited by Alvesgaspar on 13-05-2010 13:26

Posted by Alvesgaspar on 13-05-2010 13:28
#2

... and the action shot

Posted by pwalter on 13-05-2010 14:21
#3

I think this is a shed skin, an exuvium.