Aleiodes praetor
Aleiodes praetor
Description
A largely orange species with long antennae and dark end to the rear tibia.
Habitat
Mainly seen when attracted to light traps used by moth recorders.
When to see it
Summer.
Life History
A parasitoid of Poplar Hawk-moths, Lime Hawk-moths and possibly Eyed Hawk-moths.
UK Status
Turns up occasionally in the southern half of England, usually at MV light traps.
VC55 Status
Rare or under-recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
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