Ephialtini (unidentified), (unidentified ephialtine pimpline ichneumon wasps)


24 Feb 1981 at OSGR: SU17 in North Wilts, England

Record SummaryLarva, on spider, indoors
Found asLarva
Date24 February 1981
Associated organismAraneae
OS grid refOSGR: SU17
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 40’ W
Vice CountyNorth Wilts, VC no: 7
CountryEngland

Notes: "Ambush" parasite: the larva waits until the spider has grown to a certain size then consumes it in one day.

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