Anakelisia fasciata

Alternative names
Kelisia fasciata
Description

A very variable species associated with sedges in wetlands. The forewings range from pale and almost unmarked to almost entirely dark or black.  There may be a small dark mark at the wing apex.  The sides of the face (genae) have a small black spot.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photos of  specimen - top and side views - showing wing venation and side of face.

Habitat

Wetlands, sedges

UK Status

Local (ref.: UK Auchenorrhyncha checklist 2021, on British Bugs website)

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded

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Species profile

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Bugs
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Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
23/09/2025 (Timms, Sue)
Last record:
30/09/2025 (Cann, Alan)

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