Species Account for Astata boops
Astata boops (Schrank, 1781)
a digger wasp
Aculeata: Crabronidae
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Taxonomic group: bees and wasps (Aculeata) - County data
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Essex RDB: Listed
Threat: Essex Threatened
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recent work shows should be Notable/Nb
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The species is confined to southern England, East Anglia and the Channel Islands. Although not listed in Shirt (1987) or Falk (1991) the restricted range suggests revision of its status (to Nationally Scarce) is needed (Edwards, 1998). It occurs mainly in sandy localities, such as inland heaths and coastal dunes. The wasp is usually confined to old heathland or acid grassland sites, and is very scarce in Essex, often confined to specific small habitat patches. References
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