Pseudoperichaeta nigrolineata

Pseudoperichaeta nigrolineata

Description

Body length about 6 mm. Pseudoperichaeta nigrolineata bears a strong resemblance to Phryxe sp.in particular, but differs, among other things, in that the brushes above the vibrissae reach halfway up the face edge and that on the middle rail bone there is only one anterodorsal brush.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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.

Habitat

Various habitats.

When to see it

Late spring and summer.

Life History

A parasitoid of moths, especially in the Tortricidae family.

UK Status

Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

UK Map

Additional images

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