Taxonomy
Bethylus fuscicornis
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not Assessed
Species Biology
Identification
- Body length: 3-6mm
- Head, thorax and abdomen black in colour
- Flattened and elongated body shape
- Superficially ant-like in appearance
- The use of a microscope and specialist keys is required for identification
Habitat
Poorly known in Ireland, likely to be warm and dry habitats such as sand dunes, coastal cliffs and dry grasslands.
Flight period
Irish data suggests an activity period between early June and September.
Nesting biology
Unknown in Ireland. It likely parasitizes small beetle and moth larvae. The female will paralyse her prey and likely store it in an existing crevice in the ground or inside a hollow plant stem,
Flowers visited
Unknown
Similar species
- Bethylus cephalotes
- Ants and other small parasitic wasps
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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