Arachnospila wesmaeli (Thomson, 1870), (a spider-hunting wasp)


25 Jul 2011 at OSGR: SY67 in Dorset, England

Record SummaryFemale, investigating holes in retaining wall
Found asFemale imago
Date25 July 2011
Capture methodtubed
OS grid refOSGR: SY67
Lat/Lon50° 30’ N, 2° 30’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher25 Jul 2011[E]
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Notes:

Comb spines: 3:2:1.

Propodeum finely reticulate.

Metapostnotum to metanotum: 0.65. Metapostnotum medially constricted.

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