Cubocephalus nigriventris (Thomson, 1874), (a cryptine ichneumon)


27 Aug 2024 at OSGR: SU01 in South Wilts, England

Record SummaryFemale, swept off oak
Found asFemale imago
Date27 August 2024
Capture methodswept
OS grid refOSGR: SU01
Lat/Lon50° 60’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountySouth Wilts, VC no: 8
CountryEngland
Voucher27 Aug 2024[K]
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Notes:

Densely covered with sawdust when found.

Body length: 5.9mm; flagellomeres: 19+19, sub-clavate.

Mandible broad with short chisel-like teeth; short strong sternaulus.

the ovipositor tip should be checked if it is comparatively slender (C. nigriventris) or more robust (C. brevicornis)

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