Diphyus quadripunctorius (Muller, 1776), (four-spotted cave ichneumon)


6 Jul 2023 at OSGR: SU01 in South Wilts, England

Record SummaryA rather dilapidated male, visiting Hogweed
Found asMale imago
Date6 July 2023
Capture methodnetted
Associated organismHeracleum sphondylium
OS grid refOSGR: SU01
Lat/Lon50° 60’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountySouth Wilts, VC no: 8
CountryEngland
Voucher6 Jul 2023[F]
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Notes: Body length: 19mm; flagellomeres: 53, black fusiform tyloids on F9-19, the largest almost as long as its segment.

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