Synopeas

Synopeas

Description

Small black wasps 1-2mm in length. There are over 20 UK species, very difficult to differentiate. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, photos are required showing the key features. If keyed describe how it was identified and the key used.

Life History

Primarily parasitoids of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae).

UK Status

Unknown. 

VC55 Status

Unknown. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records