Basket-cocoon Parasitoid

Meteorus pulchricornis

Meteorus pulchricornis is a parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae.
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Naming

Synonym: Perilitus pulchricornis
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Distribution

It is found throughout western Europe, North Africa, China, and Japan. It is now also found throughout New Zealand.
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Behavior

It has a distinct cocoon that hangs from a thread. Its hosts include indigenous and adventive species of moths.

References:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteorus
https://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/factsheet/InterestingInsects/Basket-cocoon-parasitoid---Meteorus-pulchricornis.html
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHymenoptera
FamilyBraconidae
GenusMeteorus
SpeciesMeteorus pulchricornis
Photographed in
Portugal