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Valenzuela atricornis (McLachlan, 1869)

Scarce in England and Wales.


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Region Main date range Extreme dates
North - -
South Unknown 5 June - 14 November


Summary: most frequently found in base-rich grasslands.

Associations:

  • Deciduous branches: hawthorn and willow.
  • Other microhabitats: among reeds, dry grassland, marshy places and rank limestone grassland.

Sampling techniques: beating branches and sweep netting.




 

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