Baranisobas ridibundus

Description

This ichneumon wasp has pale antennal bands and long basal flagellomeres. It has a red and black thorax (mainly red on tergites 1-4) with a pale end spot and red and black legs. The scutellum has a red tinged with ivory at the posterior. Females have a short slim straight ovipositor.

Identification difficulty
UK Status

Rare.

VC55 Status

Rare.

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Species profile

Species group:
Bees, Wasps, Ants
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
01/09/2024 (Hunt, Graham)
Last record:
01/09/2024 (Hunt, Graham)

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