Nematinus steini
Nematinus steini
Description
Females: 6 to 8.5 mm. Males: 5 to 6.5 mm. An almost entirely orange-yellow species.
Identification difficulty
Adult 
Larva
Recording advice
Adult: Record should be supported by a photograph and the adult should be keyed out.
Larva: Detailed images are needed to show all details clearly as expert confirmation may be needed.
Habitat
Likely to be encountered in damp areas where Alder is present.
When to see it
Flight period: June to August.
Life History
Larvae feed on Alders and pupate in the ground.
UK Status
Believed to be fairly frequent in Britain, but not well recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Further Information
Mark Skevington
Huncote Embankment
06 July 2020
Mark Skevington
Huncote Embankment
06 July 2020
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Additional images
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