Colpoclypeus florus

Colpoclypeus florus

Description

Funicle of female with two segments, of male with two or three segments. Clypeus with anterior margin medially incised, scutellum without sublateral grooved lines, gaster of female more or less round. One UK species.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Life History

Larvae are gregarious ectoparasites of Tortricidae caterpillars. Up to 50 or more wasps may be produced from a single host larva.

UK Status

Unknown. 

VC55 Status

Unknown. 

Further Information

Askew, R.R. (1968) Handbooks for the identification of British Insects, Hymenoptera: 2: Chalcidoidea Section (b). Royal Entomological Society.

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