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Lepinotus patruelis |
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Species account |
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A small (c.2mm) brown barkfly. Rare in Britain out-of-doors. Strongly brachypterous (very short wings). Males and females occur. |
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This species has a characteristic dark stripe running across the eyes. |
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The wings are very short and rounded and lack veins. These are easily detached and some specimens consequently appear to be apterous (wingless). Females frequently have a darker brown internal sac (spermatophore). |
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