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Barylypa propugnator - Barylypa propugnator

Favourite Photos

image	species	author	location	uploaded	taken	select
	Barylypa propugnator - Barylypa propugnator	dylan	Horfield Parish Churchyard	28 Jul 2025, 1:35 a.m.	27 Jul 2025, 3:58 p.m.
	Barylypa propugnator - Barylypa propugnator	dylan	Horfield Parish Churchyard	28 Jul 2025, 1:35 a.m.	27 Jul 2025, 3:57 p.m.
	Barylypa propugnator - Barylypa propugnator	dylan	Horfield Parish Churchyard	28 Jul 2025, 1:35 a.m.	27 Jul 2025, 3:57 p.m.
	Barylypa propugnator - Barylypa propugnator	dylan	Horfield Parish Churchyard	28 Jul 2025, 1:35 a.m.	27 Jul 2025, 3:57 p.m.
	Barylypa propugnator - Barylypa propugnator	dylan	Horfield Parish Churchyard	28 Jul 2025, 1:35 a.m.	27 Jul 2025, 3:57 p.m.

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This species has:

5 Media. See Latest, See Favourite.
1 Sightings. See on Map.
1 Species. See Other Views.

Species Description

Widespread but poorly recorded. Life story: parasitises the larvae of various moths but seems to be particularly fond of Cinnabar Moths. Flight period: June to August. Length: 13 - 20 mm.

Useful Links:

Natural History Museum

The Ecology of Commanster

Observation.org

Observations.be