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Atlantopsocus personatus (Hagen, 1865)

Uncommon in Ireland





Region Main date range Extreme dates
North - -
South Unknown 10 June - 15 September


Summary: has been found mainly on branches of conifers/evergreens (particularly introduced species) but also some deciduous trees/bushes.

Associations:

  • Deciduous branches: beech and elder.
  • Conifer/evergreen branches: cedar, cypress family, holly, larch, nutmeg-tree (Torreya), pine, Rhododendron, yellow-wood (Podocarpus) and yew.

Sampling techniques: beating branches.




 

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