Tryphon rutilator


Tryphon rutilator is a species of the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Tryphoninae.

Distribution and habitat

This European-Siberian species is present in most of Europe and Siberia, in the Near East, and in the Oriental realm. These insects mainly inhabit hedge rows.

Description

Tryphon rutilator can reach a body length of, with forewings of. Head is weakly compressed posteriorly, witt long yellowish antennae consisting of 29-35 segments. Frons has a weak longitudinal carina. These ichneumonids have a black body and reddish abdomen. Legs are mainly yellow-reddish, with black femurs and tibiae on posterior legs.

Biology

Adults can be found from June to July. They mainly feed on nectar of Apiaceae species.