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Parasitoid wasp (Braconidae)

Species undetermined (there are so many of them...). This is a male thus no ovipositor, however remarkable antennae (to find a female partner). The hind wings are degenerate, which is often the case for these tiny wasps.

 

Portrait close up can be seen here

 

Mitutoyo M Plan Apo 7.5x NA 0.21 tube lens: Thorlabs 165mm

Illumination: Dark field and UV (365nm)

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Uploaded on October 6, 2024
Taken on October 1, 2024