Eurhadina loewii

Eurhadina loewii

Description

Length 4 to 4.7 mm. E. loewii is variable in colour, but often shows a striking dark arc on the forewing. 

Similar Species

If the pattern of dark markings on the wing veins is absent, the species can closely resemble Eurhadina concinna and E. ribauti.  

Identification difficulty

dark arcs on wings without arcs

Recording advice

Photograph showing dark arcs on wings; state host plant.  If the dark arcs are missing, genitalia dissection of males is required.

Habitat

Sycamore, occasionally Field Maple

When to see it

Adult: June-September

UK Status
VC55 Status

Occasional; few records

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records