Ischnus inquisitorius

Ischnus inquisitorius

Description

This species is sexually dimorphic, males and females look distinctly different. Females are easily recognised by the short but stout ovipositor. They have a red abdomen, white-ringed eyes and characteristic white markings on the scutellum. The white marks on the mid antennal segments are variable.

Identification difficulty

females, males

UK Status

Uncommon or under-recorded.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

All NatureSpot records