Stenichneumon culpator

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    Description

    Stenichneumon culpator form adsentator (determiner Joel Valemberg.) is a mainly black species with a small head - body length about 15 mm.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Can sometimes be seen visiting flowers.

    When to see it

    Spring and summer.

    Life History

    Parasite of lepidoptera larvae.

    UK Status

    Stenichneumon culpator seems to be quite widespread in England, but little information is available on form adsentator.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    • Graham Calow
      Fallow Close, Broughton Astley
      10 April 2014
      form adsentator
    • Graham Calow
      Fallow Close, Broughton Astley
      10 April 2014
      form adsentator - wing detail

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    UK Map