Populicerus laminatus

Populicerus laminatus

Alternative names
Idiocerus laminatus
Description

Length 6-7mm. Predominantly brown with white spot in clavus, a pale band in the apical half of the wings and dark veins. Thyridia dark, contrasting with a mostly unmarked face. Pronotum darker in posterior half.

Similar Species

Other Populicerus species.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Close examination of a specimen is needed.  Provide photographs taken from top, side and face; and note the host plant. 

Habitat

On poplars, especially Aspen (Populus tremula) and Grey Poplar (P. x canescens).

When to see it

Between June and October.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

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