Eupteryx urticae

Length 3 mm. This species can be separated from the virtually identical E. cyclops by the fact that the dark, forward-pointing triangle abutting the back middle of the vertex is wider than long and the hind tibiae are dark.

Can be identified by external features at 5-10X magnification.

This species can be identified from good quality photographs with care but there are similar species that it could be confused with.

Usually on nettles, where is almost ubiquitous, but also on other low vegetation.

Adult: May to November.

Very common.

Common but under-recorded.