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
Graham CalowSapcote garden105 April 2014
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 31 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote Leicestershire SP 4901 9371 (taken 5.10.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden105 October 2009
HAPeacockLeicester Garden26 July 2013
Graham CalowSapcote garden129 July 2011 nymphs 31 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote Leicestershire SP 4901 9371 (taken 28.9.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden128 September 2009nymphs
HAPeacockLeicester Garden09 August 2011
Graham CalowSapcote garden129 July 2011
HAPeacockLeicester Garden26 July 2013
David NichollsRatby Church19 September 2013
Graham CalowSapcote garden104 October 2011
HAPeacockLeicester Garden16 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden16 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden11 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden11 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden18 June 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden123 September 2012larva
 31 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote Leicestershire SP 4901 9371 (taken 5.10.2009).JPG)
 nymphs 31 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote Leicestershire SP 4901 9371 (taken 28.9.2009).JPG)
