Arge fuscipes
Arge fuscipes
Description
7-11mm. A black species with the fused antennae of Arge species. The forewings have a black smudge below the dark stigma and the costa is dark.
Similar Species
Other black Arge species.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Larvae feed on poplars and willows.
When to see it
Adult: May-June
UK Status
Uncommon but widespread.
VC55 Status
Uncommon.
Further Information
Sam Pitt Miller
Asfordby Hill, Leicestershire
02 May 2024
Sam Pitt Miller
Asfordby Hill, Leicestershire
02 May 2024
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