Cerobasis guestfalica

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    Description

    Very small at about 2 mm long.

    Identification difficulty
    Recording advice

    This species has a red ID rating and unless identified by a known expert you must provide a satisfactory explanation of how it was identified for the record to be accepted.

    Habitat

    It has been found in a wide range of habitats.

    When to see it

    June to September.

    Life History

    A few adults have been found to overwinter on or under bark.

    UK Status

    Widespread and common in Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Thought to be fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • David Gould
      Leicester Garden
      15 August 2009
      adult
    • David Gould
      Leicester Garden
      15 August 2009
      nymph
    • David Gould
      The Spearwort Fields
      08 September 2012

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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    UK Map