A Close Up View at What Aphid Mummies Look Like.

Aphids have several predators that feed on them. One of those is the parasitic wasp. They lay their eggs on the aphids, and their larvae consume the aphids as they grow. The larvae then spins a cocoon inside the dead aphid, producing what you see in this video.....the aphid mummy.

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