Length: Male 6 to 9mm, Female 4 to 8mm.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Hedgerows and well vegetated places.

May to October.

Larva is a parasite of Geometridae moths.

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

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.