Anoscopus flavostriatus
Anoscopus flavostriatus
Alternative names
Aphrodes flavostriatus
Description
Length 3.3 to 3.6 mm. Males have forewings with a distinctive pattern of black longitudinal streaks between pale veins. Females have plainer markings and may be impossible to identify.
Similar Species
other Anoscopus
Recording advice
Good quality photographs of males showing dorasal pattern required.
Habitat
Found on grasses across the UK, usually in damp areas.
When to see it
July to October.
UK Status
Common (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021 on British Bugs website)
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded
Further Information
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Additional images
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