Acericerus heydenii
This species is larger and darker than Acericerus vittifrons and A. ribauti and is associated with Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus). It was found at a number of sites in southern England during 2010 and is presumably a recent arrival from the continent.
Can be identified by external features at 5-10X magnification.
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Associated with Sycamore.
Late spring to early autumn.
A recent arrival in Britain.
Only recently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland were it remains uncommon.
AJ Cann
Willesley Wood
19 March 2023
Alan Semper
Harby garden
15 February 2021
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
23 November 2022
AJ Cann
Willesley Wood
19 March 2023
Alan Semper
Harby garden
15 February 2021
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- 15/02/2021 (Semper, Alan)
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- 24/02/2024 (Cann, Alan)
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