Pseudoperichaeta nigrolineata
Body length about 6 mm. Pseudoperichaeta nigrolineata bears a strong resemblance to Phryxe sp.in particular, but differs, among other things, in that the brushes above the vibrissae reach halfway up the face edge and that on the middle rail bone there is only one anterodorsal brush.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Various habitats.
Late spring and summer.
A parasitoid of moths, especially in the Tortricidae family.
Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David Nicholls
Ratby
26 March 2021
David Nicholls
Ratby
26 March 2021
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- Records on NatureSpot:
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- First record:
- 26/03/2021 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 10/07/2022 (Calow, Graham)
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