Paykullia maculata
Description
A small (5 or 6 mm), rather distinctive rhinophorid with a shiny black body with bristly hairs and darkened veins and costal areas in the apical half of the wings.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It can occur in a wide variety of habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, post-industrial sites, parks and gardens. It seems to be more strongly associated with shade and trees than other rhinophorids and is known to attack the woodlice Porcellio scaber and Oniscus asellus.
When to see it
June to August is probably the peak time.
UK Status
It is widespread though somewhat localised (or possibly overlooked) in Britain.
VC55 Status
Rare or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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