The head and abdomen of this insect are orangey red and the wing has a yellowish stigma.

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.

Various habitats.

Late summer.

A parasitic species with a rather wide host range centred on the larvae of medium-sized geometrid moths.

Badly under recorded, but believed to be fairly common throughout much of Britain.

Under recorded, but probably quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland.