Ovipositor structure of the Eupelmus messene and perforation drilled in plastic, SEM A perforation in the Petri dish made by E. messene B–E structure of the E. messene ovipositor, lateral view: B apex of gaster C ovipositor D apex of 1st valvifer E apex of 2nd valvifer. ovs – ovipositor sheath, 2vl – 2nd valvula, 1vl – 1st valvula.

 
 
  Part of: Nikelshparg MI, Nikelshparg EI, Anikin VV, Polilov AA (2023) Extraordinary drilling capabilities of the tiny parasitoid Eupelmus messene Walker (Hymenoptera, Eupelmidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 96: 715-722. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.96.107786