Trichopsocus brincki

Description

Areola postica cell present, not joined to median vein M, x2 brown streaks/patches on wing.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed image of wing venation required.

Habitat

Deciduous branches: blackthorn and elder. Conifer/evergreen branches: gorse, pines and yew.  Other microhabitats: in Douglas fir and spruce cones.

When to see it

All year.

UK Status

Infrequently recorded.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Species profile

Species group:
Barklice & Booklice
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Psocoptera
Family:
Trichopsocidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
13/02/2020 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
22/07/2024 (Timms, Sue)

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