Leiophron apicalis
Length 3-4mm. Forewing basal cell setose, head dorsally behind ocelli not or very weakly striated, body colour light yellow.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, photos are 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.
Parasitoid of a range of Mirid plant bugs.
Unknown.
Stigenberg, J. & van Achterberg, C. (2015) Heads up on Swedish Leiophron (Braconidae, Euphorinae) - a key to species and three new species records. Entomologisk Tidskrift 136 (4): 175-184.
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
Forewing basal cell setose
AJ Cann
Asfordby
11 May 2026
head dorsally behind ocelli not striated
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Braconidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 11/05/2026 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 11/05/2026 (Cann, Alan)
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