Caliroa cinxia

Caliroa cinxia

Description

Adult: A black insect. The third antennal segment clearly shorter than the fourth and fifth combined. Clypeus sub-truncate. Hind tibia with white basally (basal one-third in female and basal one-quarter in male). Hind tarsus entirely black on basal segment.

Larva: All Caliroa larvae are slug-like in that the trunk is coated with a translucent mucus membrane. Consequently, the body colour of the larva is largely dependent on the colour of the gut contents. It is generally considered that C. cinxia have a more yellow tint than does annulipes, though this may be constricted to the thoracic region and, according to Schönrogge, may not be at all apparent. For more information see link below.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed examination necessary. Please provide images.

Habitat

Associated with Oak.

When to see it

Adult flight period June to August.

UK Status

Local in England.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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