Eupteryx vittata

Eupteryx vittata

Description

Length 3 to 3.5 mm. One of two Eupteryx with a completely (or nearly so) dark pronotum; the posterior margin is always black.  Dark forewings with pale yellowish sides and central spot. The male anal tube has one long apical spine on each side.  

Similar Species

Eupteryx notata is smaller and the male anal tube has 2 spines each side

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photos; note plant host and habitat, and size of specimen; check for spines on male anal tube.

Habitat

Low vegetation, often in damp places, with e.g. buttercup, ground ivy, mint

When to see it

Adult: June-November.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

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