Sycophila biguttata

Description

Length 2-3.5mm. Forewing with a distinctive long bent cloud; stigmal vein shorter than marginal vein. Non-metallic, dark head & thorax with or without pale markings; dark brown gaster; dark & paler legs; dark antennae; abdomen petiolate; five tarsal segments. 
Female: antennae with one ring & five funicular segments.
Male: antennae with one ring & four funicular segments.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

When to see it

Flying from February to October.

Life History

Parasitoid of Oak galls including Andricus aries, A. corruptrix, A. grossulariae, A. kollari, A. lignicola, A. lucidus, A. quercuscalicis, Aphelonyx cerricola. 

UK Status

Common and widespread. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Status

Common but under recorded. 

Further Information

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Species profile

Species group:
insect - hymenopteran
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Hymenoptera
Family:
Eurytomidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
17/05/2026 (Hunt, Graham)
Last record:
29/06/2026 (Cann, Alan)

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