3.5-4.5mm. Pale yellow/orange throughout without any significant markings on either body or wings.

• 2 ocellar bristles originate from ocellar triangle - pointing forward
• strong dorso-central bristles pre-suture
• vein R2+4 bare on underside of wings
• acrostichals in 4 untidy rows (middle rows longer)
• palps yellow
• tips of antennal segment 3 slightly darkened (brownish)
• tarsi yellow

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Has been found in various habitats including meadows, woodland edge and post industrial sites.

May to October.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.