Leucozona glaucia
Description
Winglength 8 to 11.25 mm. The black stigma, yellow scutellum, large quadrate spots on tergite 2 and narrow bands on tergites 3 and 4 serve to readily distinguish this species. The markings on the abdomen are normally yellow, but specimens with grey dusted markings are frquent.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Woodland rides, wood edges and other areas of lush vegetation.
When to see it
May to October peaking in July and August.
UK Status
Widespread but rather local in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David Gould
Lea Meadows
03 August 2003
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