Trichadenotecnum sexpunctatum

Trichadenotecnum sexpunctatum

Description

Characteristic wing venation and pigmentation with a diagnostic dark patch near the centre of the discoid cell. 

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

On bark on a wide range of trees. Browses on microflora such as lichens, fungi, and algae growing on tree trunks.

When to see it

July-October.

UK Status

Uncommon in Britain and Ireland.

VC55 Status

Unknown.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Additional images

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