About Ceropales maculata
Ceropales maculata is a small spider wasp. Females measure 6–9 mm in length, while males measure 5–7.5 mm. It has a black body marked with distinct, bold white patterns. Its legs are orange-red, and its hind legs are unusually long. Within Britain, this species can be distinguished from Ceropales variegata by the absence of a red band on its abdomen. Males can be told apart from females by their smaller size, more slender body shape, and lack of a protruding ovipositor at the abdomen. This wasp is found in open sandy habitats including heathlands, coastal dunes, and sand pits. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across both North America and Eurasia.
