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Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes

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Black Slip Wasp Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes dylan Bristol 27 Nov 2021, 2:21 p.m. 25 Nov 2021, 1:43 p.m.
Black Slip Wasp Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes dylan Bristol 27 Nov 2021, 2:21 p.m. 25 Nov 2021, 1:44 p.m.
Black Slip Wasp Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes dylan Bristol 27 Nov 2021, 2:21 p.m. 25 Nov 2021, 1:44 p.m.
Black Slip Wasp Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes dylan Bristol 27 Nov 2021, 2:21 p.m. 25 Nov 2021, 1:44 p.m.
Black Slip Wasp Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes dylan Bristol 27 Nov 2021, 2:21 p.m. 25 Nov 2021, 1:44 p.m.
Black Slip Wasp Black Slip Wasp - Pimpla rufipes dylan Bristol 27 Nov 2021, 2:21 p.m. 25 Nov 2021, 1:44 p.m.

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Species Description

Fairly common in the Southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: Hedgerows, lush meadows, scrub, woodland clearings, road side verges, gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries. Length= 15mm. Predates butterfly and moth larvae, laying an egg in each one. Adults can sometimes be seen visiting flowers.