Eupteryx urticae

Eupteryx urticae

Description

Length 3 mm, associated with nettles.  Identification of some Eupteryx species can be difficult and requires careful examination of markings on vertex, pronotum and forewings.  Variably marked in black or brown over yellowish green ground colour.  Hind tibia are dark.  2 large dark spots on the vertex, with a smaller wide-based triangle between them on the base of the vertex.

Similar Species

Eupteryx cyclops has a narrow trinagular mark on the vertex, and pale hind tibia.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photographs in side-view and top down.

Habitat

nettles and other low vegetation

When to see it

Adult: May to November.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Common

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