Zonocyba bifasciata

Alternative names
Typhlocyba bifasciata
Description

3 to 4 mm.  A very distinctive species associated with Hornbeam.  The ground colour is white or pale yellow.  One form has two dark bands; a second form has a dark grey, dark brown or black area over most of the forewing and pronotum.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good quality photos required. 

Habitat

Hornbeam

When to see it

Summer - Autumn.

UK Status
VC55 Status

Uncommon

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Species profile

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Bugs
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Records on NatureSpot:
5
First record:
14/08/2021 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
26/08/2023 (Timms, Sue)

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