Tryphon rutilator is a species of the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Tryphoninae.[1]
This European-Siberian species is present in most of Europe and Siberia, in the Near East, and in the Oriental realm.[2] These insects mainly inhabit hedge rows.
Tryphon rutilator can reach a body length of 7-, with forewings of 5-.[3] Head is weakly compressed posteriorly, witt long yellowish antennae consisting of 29-35 segments. Frons has a weak longitudinal carina. These ichneumonids have a black body and reddish abdomen. Legs are mainly yellow-reddish, with black femurs and tibiae on posterior legs.[4] [5]
Adults can be found from June to July.[3] They mainly feed on nectar of Apiaceae species (especially Anthriscus sylvestris and Heracleum sphondylium).[3]