Graphopsocus cruciatus
Description
This species has characteristic dark chequer markings on its wings. It has the 'neck' that is typical of barkflies.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found on very wide range of trees, shrubs and other microhabitats.
When to see it
All year round but scarce in winter.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood14 June 2008
HAPeacockLeicester Garden26 June 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden111 August 2012
David GouldLeicester Garden10 October 2009nymph, probably 6th instar
HAPeacockLeicester Garden11 May 2012
AJ CannDunton Bassett All Saints Church15 June 2021
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HAPeacockLeicester Garden26 July 2013
David NichollsRatby Church19 September 2013
Mike HiggottAnstey garden25 May 2017
Barbara CooperLong Clawson07 August 2016
AJ CannKnighton23 October 2017
AJ CannKnighton23 October 2017
