Torymus rubi

Torymus rubi

Description

Small metallic green wasp. Posterior half of gaster greenish or bronzy. Antennae at least F1­F3 quadrate. Ocellar triangle closely and distinctly punctate. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, explain how it was identifed and submit detailed photos. 

Habitat

Associated with Rubus. 

Life History

Parasitoid of Diastrophus rubi & Lasioptera rubi galls.

UK Status

Common, widespread.

VC55 Status

Unknown, rarely recorded. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

UK Map

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All NatureSpot records