Identification keys and general biology of this species, (also known as C. pallipes Lepeletier, 1805), are given in Morgan (1984) and Falk (1991).
Devon to Kent, north to North Wales (Anglesey), South Lancashire and West Yorkshire. A widespread species which has probably declined recently.
Overseas, the wasp occurs in Europe (including Sweden, Finland, Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Hungary), much of Palaearctic Asia but not Japan, North Africa (Algeria) and has been introduced into the USA.
This species is listed as Rare in Shirt and is regarded as Nationally Scarce (Nb) by Falk (1991).
Associated with gardens, cemeteries and post-industrial sites, and also open sandy habitats, e.g. heathland and sand dunes, and fenland.
From June to August but mainly during July, rarely during May. Males tend to be more frequently found than females.
No British information found, but the wasp been collected by sweeping from birch and beating from white poplar. Also observed running about the leaves of red currant bushes and on the ground beneath them.
No specific information found.
2006