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Propsocus pulchripennis |
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Species account |
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A medium small (c.3 mm) ‘picture-winged’ barkfly. Rare in England. |
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The species is usually macropterous (long-winged) with a distinctive pattern. The areola postica cell sometimes is only slightly fused with the median vein (as in photograph). |
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Brachypterous (short-winged) specimens are sometimes found. |
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Female
The subgenital plate has a distinctive shape and includes a pale strip with long hairs. |
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Male
Hypandrium has distinctive, prominent horns. |
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