Cotesia glomerata
Cotesia glomerata
Description
This small wasp is a parasitoid of white butterfly caterpillars. The adult is black with red legs. It is rarely found but can be reared from an affected caterpillar - particularly the caterpillars of Large and Small White butterflies.
Habitat
Wherever its hosts can be found.
UK Status
Rare or under-recorded.
VC55 Status
Rare or under-recorded.
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