13 to 20 mm. Fairly large orange and black Ichneumon.

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Meadows and hedgerows, sometimes nectaring on umbellifers such as Hogweed.

June to August.

Parasite of various moth larvae.

True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.