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Elipsocus abdominalis |
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Species account |
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A moderately small (c.2.5-3.5mm) barkfly. Uncommon in Britain and Ireland. |
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The abdomen (both female and male) is mainly white with variable dark stripes. The abdomen colour is the only character that can be used to identify male Elipsocus species. |
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Female
The dark patches in the basal half of the forewing are characteristic of the females of all British Elipsocus species. This species is distinguished by having a clearly defined patch over the areola postica cell and almost colourless wings. |
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Female
Pale crescents present on the head. |
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Female
The epiproct (apex of abdomen) has a brown basal area that merges gradually into the colourless apex.
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Male
The wing is largely colourless and lacks any distinguishing features from other Elipsocus species. The pale abdomen indicates that this is E. abdominalis. |
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