Dendrocerus aphidum

Dendrocerus aphidum

Description

Possibly a species complex. Forewing with large, obvious pterostigma. Gastral collar broad and very short, entire breadth of gaster covered anteriorly by strigose sculpture radiating from gastral collar. Antennal Scape usually mostly black but sometimes entirely yellow. 

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

Hyperparasite parasite of aphids.

UK Status

Unknown.

VC55 Status

Unknown.

Further Information

Fergusson, N.D.M. (1980) A revision of the British species of Dendrocerus Ratzeburg (Hymenoptera: Ceraphronoidea) with a review of their biology as aphid hyperparasites. Bulletin of The British Museum (Natural History) Entomology, 41, (4), 255-314.

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