Acericerus heydenii
This species is larger and darker than Acericerus vittifrons and A. ribauti and is associated with Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus). The forewings are marbled brown and grey, with a light spot on the clavus. Females may not be identifiable, but the male has a thin longitudinal dark bar down the face, which extends widely above the ocelli (the minute simple eyes between the large compound eyes).
Acericerus vittifrons and A ribauti
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Acer spp, especially Sycamore.
Late spring to early autumn.
A recent arrival in Britain. It was found at a number of sites in southern England during 2010.
Uncommon
AJ Cann
Willesley Wood
19 March 2023
from conifer
Alan Semper
Harby garden
15 February 2021
male, vertex
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
23 November 2022
AJ Cann
Willesley Wood
19 March 2023
Alan Semper
Harby garden
15 February 2021
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- 15/02/2021 (Semper, Alan)
- Last record:
- 24/02/2024 (Cann, Alan)
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