Minettia fasciata sensu stricto

This species group can be generally characterised as having a greyish thorax and a pale brown abdomen with darker stripes.  Determination to species level requires detailed examination.  Records for specimens that have not been microscopically examined should be enterd on the Minettia fasciata aggregate page.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. Records for specimens that have not been microscopically examined should be enterd on the Minettia fasciata aggregate page.

Adults may be found on leaves in open deciduous woodland, on shrubs and hedges and on isolated trees.

Summer and autumn.

No reliable information on this poorly studied group.

True status is difficult to determine due to problems of identification, however it would seem to be fairly widespread in the southern half of Britain at least.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.