Species Account for Crossocerus capitosus
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Crossocerus capitosus (Shuckard, 1837)
a digger wasp
Aculeata: Crabronidae
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Essex RDB: Listed
Threat: Essex Vulnerable
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Species text
This is a widespread but uncommon solitary wasp. In Essex it is very rare with only two previous records, both from the Lea Valley. It nests in broken pithy plants stems, particularly of ash, elder and guelder rose and preys on small diptera and psyllids. References
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Habitats
Broad Habitat Data (based on 3 records with habitat information)
no subhabitat data available
Structural Habitat Data (based on 3 records with structural habitat information)
Habitat Detail and Method (based on 4 records with habitat detail and method information)
Recorded management for locations with Crossocerus capitosus
Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Crossocerus capitosus
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