Loensia variegata

Loensia variegata

Description

This species has a rather mottled appearance, often brown or yellowish against white.

Similar Species

Loensia pearmani

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Examination of genitalia is required in order to distinguish this species from L pearmani (ref. National Barkfly Recording Scheme website http://schemes.brc.ac.uk/barkfly/key/A1-B-C4-D3.htm)

Habitat

Found on trunks and branches of range of deciduous and evergreen trees and bushes.

When to see it

Main period is July to September but has even been recorded in January in the south of England.

UK Status

Uncommon

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records