Parasitized Collection

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Dog roundworm, Toxocara canis, on dog feces. Date:

Slender Spongegoby (Phyllogobius platycephalops) adult, with parasite and egg case attached, resting on sponge, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

The exit hole of a parasitoid wasp, Metaphycus helvolus, in the shell of its scale insect host

The exit hole of a parasitoid wasp, Encyrtus infelix, in the shell of its scale insect host

Bonnet Mould (Spinellus fusiger) hair-like sporangiophore threads, growing from gills of parasitised fungus, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, attached to American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Harvestman (Opiliones sp. ) adult, with parasitic mites attached to legs, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont
Harvestman (Opiliones sp.) adult, with parasitic mites attached to legs, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) adult, grooming in response to being stung by Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa)

White-clawed Freshwater Crayfish (Austropotamobius italicus) adult male, close-up of claw with Parasitic Annelid (Branchiobdella astaci) ectoparasites attached, Italy, july

Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Net-winged Beetle (Platycis minutus) adult, covered in parasitic mites, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata) adult, close-up of skin with two ticks attached, Italy

Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp. ) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp. ), Manu Road
Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp.) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp.), Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Parasitic Chalcid Wasp (Chalcidoidea sp. ) adult female, laying eggs on Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) caterpillar
Parasitic Chalcid Wasp (Chalcidoidea sp.) adult female, laying eggs on Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) caterpillar, on Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis) tree in suburban garden, Gorseinon

Leech (Hirudinea sp. ) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy
Leech (Hirudinea sp.) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy

Ichneumon Wasp (Ichneumonoidea sp. ) cocoons, on fritillary butterfly larva, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot
Ichneumon Wasp (Ichneumonoidea sp.) cocoons, on fritillary butterfly larva, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Eyebar Goby (Gnatholepsis anjerensis) adult, with parasite on head, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps tuberculata) fruiting bodies emerged from dead parasitized moth, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) adult, fallen victim to Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae) that enters brain and causes it to land, climb to the top of bush and die

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"Nature's Intricate Web: A glimpse into the world creatures" Shorthead Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) adult, with a peculiar parasite attached to its head, showcases the fascinating symbiotic relationships found in Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi. The Slender Spongegoby (Phyllogobius platycephalops) adult rests on a sponge, carrying both a parasite and an egg case - nature's delicate balance between life and exploitation. Witness the battle for survival as a small white butterfly caterpillar (Pieris rapae) falls victim to the cunning tactics of Cotesia glomerata, a parasitoid wasp that uses it as host for its offspring. Delicate exit holes left by Metaphycus helvolus, a parasitoid wasp species, in their scale insect hosts' shells serve as reminders of nature's intricate strategies for reproduction and survival. Encyrtus infelix leaves behind telltale exit holes in its scale insect host's shell - evidence of another successful infiltration by this crafty parasitoid wasp species. Bonnet Mould (Spinellus fusiger) displays hair-like sporangiophore threads growing from gills of fungus it has successfully parasitized – showcasing nature’s ability to adapt and thrive even under challenging circumstances. Marvel at the Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa), an expert manipulator that stings American Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana), rendering them paralyzed but alive to serve as nourishment for its larvae. Inside the body of an unfortunate American Cockroach lies an Emerald Cockroach Wasp larva – witness how this tiny creature takes control over its host’s fate with chilling precision. 9 &