Cunctochrysa albolineata

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    Description

    One of many similar green lacewings. Detailed examination is needed to determine the species.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Around well wooded areas with deciduous trees and shrubs.

    When to see it

    Summer.

    Life History

    Associated with deciduous trees.

    UK Status

    Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Only occasionally recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 12 validated records for this species according to the 'Checklist of Neuroptera and allies in VC55' published in 2018.

    • David Nicholls
      Ratby garden
      16 July 2018
    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote garden1
      07 June 2013
      female - specimen examined
    • David Nicholls
      Ratby garden
      16 July 2018

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    MAP KEY:

    Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
    Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+  2015-2019  pre 2015

    UK Map

    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote garden1
      06 July 2017
      specimen examined