Jordanathrix nr superba
This species resembles but is distinct from Dicyrtomina superba from New Zealand. Thought to be a relatively recent introduction to the UK, first recorded about 10 years ago. This species has a patch of dark pigment on the abdomen and is similar in appearance to D. ornata but the colour of the eyepatch is much paler (with dark ocelli) than the all-dark eyepatch of D. ornata.
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On the ground in damp places such as leaf litter.
All year round.
Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
AJ Cann
Knighton
05 March 2018
Dark ocelli on pale eye patch
AJ Cann
Knighton
05 March 2018
Male
AJ Cann
Knighton
05 March 2018
Female?
AJ Cann
Knighton
05 March 2018
Pigmentation on abdomen
AJ Cann
Knighton
13 September 2018
AJ Cann
Knighton
12 June 2018
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AJ Cann
Knighton
13 September 2018
AJ Cann
Knighton
26 December 2017
AJ Cann
Knighton
26 December 2017
