The ethereal emperor ( Latin Dolichomitus imperator ) is a rider of the family Ichneumonidae .
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| Dolichomitus imperator Kriechbaumer 1854 |
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Description
One of the largest riders living in Europe . Reaches a length of 30 mm. Coloring is black with white spots, legs are red. Females have a long ovipositor that exceeds body length.
Biology
The larvae of the Ethereal emperor parasitize on the larvae of barbel ( Cerambycidae ) and goldfish ( Elateridae ) [ specify ] . Females have the ability to search for beetle larvae located deep in the wood (up to 40 mm). Then, using a long ovipositor, she drills wood and lays eggs on larvae.
Egg-laying process
1 Tapping the antennae with wood, searching and detecting the course.
2 Drilling wood using an ovipositor sheath.
3 Dipping the ovipositor into a drilled hole.
4 Correction of position.
5 Egg laying.
6 Egg laying.