Helictes borealis (Holmgren, 1857), (an orthocentrine ichneumon wasp)


31 Oct 2023 at OSGR: SU01 in South Wilts, England

Record SummaryMale, swept from oak on edge of reserve by road
Found asMale imago
Date31 October 2023
OS grid refOSGR: SU01
Lat/Lon50° 60’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountySouth Wilts, VC no: 8
CountryEngland
Voucher31 Oct 2023[H]
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Notes:

Body length: 4.8mm; flagellomeres 27+27, tyloids on 6-8, F6 with a polished depression, less obvious on 7 and 8.

Anterior coxae pale orange, hind coxa largely black.

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