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Dicranocephalus medius Family: Stenocephalidae This family has two representatives in Britain, both of which are Dicranocephalus species. Despite their large size and bold markings, they are difficult to separate externally; antennal characters are now not thought to be reliable. Habitat and host plant are a very useful guide to identification. D. medius is a scarce species which has been recorded from central and southern Britain, where it is associated with wood spurge and leafy spurge in woodland clearings. Adults overwinter and mate in May, the new generation appearing from August onwards. Compare D. agilis Adult: All year Length 8-11 mm

Adults: Shropshire (May 2007) ©John Bingham