Amblyjoppa proteus

I understand from what I read that this is an under-reported species - an ichneumonid that predates Elephant Hawk Moth caterpillars. Found in hay meadow by the Lyvennet (beck/river) Description attached https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/amblyjoppa-proteus#:~:text=Description A large (20–25mm), mainly jet-black species with,legs and a white band on the antennae.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very nice, David! It seems rarely reported.

Funny thing is just that one minute ago I was saying to Christine is that we need one more Ichneumonid Wasp to make it to the milestone of 50 species, next you instantly posted one :) Posted 3 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy, the under-reporting is what the experts say. With so few records, it's a wonder that they know what it predates. Pleased to get us up to 50!! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yay for #50! Nice find, David! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. NattyOne
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks Christine. ;¬) Posted 3 years ago