Aphidius colemani
development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow [...] behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new