Distribution
Widespread in southern England, and north to Yorkshire.
Status (in Britain only)
This species is not regarded as being threatened.
Habitat
Flight period
Adults of S. gracilis are most likely to be found during June and July, but also at the end of May and sometimes during August.
Prey collected
S. gracilis hunts for larvae of the chrysomelid beetle Chrysomela populi and, in addition, Cionus hortulanus, a weevil associated with figwort.
Nesting biology
Year profile last updated
1997