Neophilaenus lineatus

Length 5-7 mm. N. lineatus is identified by the pale line running down the outside edge of the forewing, and by the central, anterior 'plate' on the vertex which is wider than long. The apex of the scutellum is normally dark, and the face has dark transverse lines, and a dark midline.

Can be identified by external features at 5-10X magnification.

A grassland species

Adult: June to November

Sometimes overwinters as an adult

Very common and widespread throughout Britain.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.