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 Nicholls
Martinshaw Wood
14 June 2008
HAPeacock
Leicester Garden
26 June 2012
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
11 August 2012
David Gould
Leicester Garden
10 October 2009
nymph, probably 6th instar
HAPeacock
Leicester Garden
11 May 2012
AJ Cann
Dunton Bassett All Saints Church
15 June 2021
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HAPeacock
Leicester Garden
26 July 2013
David Nicholls
Ratby Church
19 September 2013
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
25 May 2017
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
07 August 2016
AJ Cann
Knighton
23 October 2017
AJ Cann
Knighton
23 October 2017
