Conwentzia pineticola

Description

One of several similar species. Detailed examination is always needed to determine species, and this is often only possible with males. The wings are clothed with a mealy off white powder.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Found in various habitats but mainly associated with pine and also attracted to light.

When to see it

April to November.

Life History

Larva eats aphids on trees.

UK Status

Widespread in England, but under recorded, rare in Scotland and not yet recorded in Wales or Ireland.

VC55 Status

Uncommon or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were only 3 validated records for this species according to the 'Checklist of Neuroptera and allies in VC55' published in 2018.

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Species profile

Species group:
Lacewings & Scorpionflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Neuroptera
Family:
Coniopterygidae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
24/04/2014 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
30/05/2022 (Comont, Richard)

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