Anomoia purmunda
Alternative names
Phagocarpus purmundus
Description
Length 4.5 mm. The wing markings are very characteristic and distinctive. The eyes are green with two transverse red bands. Wings are carried in a front facing posture. perhaps as an attempt to look bigger or fiercer than it really is.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Females are attracted to Hawthorn bushes with berries in order to lay their eggs.
When to see it
July to October.
Life History
Larvae feed in Hawthorn fruits.
UK Status
Fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain at least.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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