Berytinus signoreti
Family: Berytidae
Berytinus species are characterised by the short 2nd antennal segment (less than the length of the club on the 1st segment) and by the short hind femora, which do not reach the apex of the corium.
In B. signoreti the
club of
the 1st
antennal segment is brown and much paler than the 4th segment.
There is usually a small dark mark at the base of each vein in the wing
membrane.
Found throughout much of Britain but rarer in the north, frequenting sandy and chalky habitats. Adults overwinter, mating
early in the spring; the new
generation is complete from July onwards.
Adult: All year
Length 4.5-6.0 mm
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