Epicypta (unidentified), (unidentified Epicypta fungus gnats)
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11 Jul 2000 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record SummaryEarthen cocoon on dead umbellifer stem
Found asPupa
Date11 July 2000
Associated organismApiaceae
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 1° 20’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher11 Jul 2000[C]
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Notes:

Earthen cocoon with exit hole sealed with silk, probably a wasp of some type.

A parasitic wasp emerged c. 22 July 00 but this was far too small to be the original occupant.

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