Adarrus ocellaris
Alt Name
Errastunus ocellaris
Description
Length 3 to 4 mm. A distinctive species in which the cells of the clavus have several cross-veins. Note also the pale cross on the vertex and the dark-edged cells at the apex of the forewing. The face is often largely blackish.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Grassland.
When to see it
Adult: May to October.
UK Status
Widespread and quite frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David Gouldfields near Fosse Park10 November 2018
David NichollsWirlybones Wood, Ratby10 June 2011
David Gouldfields near Fosse Park10 November 2018
David GouldAylestone Meadows, Spearwort Fields01 June 2019
David Gouldfields near Fosse Park10 November 2018
David Gouldfields near Fosse Park10 November 2018
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Graham CalowSapcote29 August 2013
David NichollsAltar Stones29 September 2012
