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Derephysia foliacea
Family: Tingidae

 This lacebug is distinguished by the single row of large meshes along the edge of the forewing, which may be partly divided (as here). The outer rim of the forewings is strongly raised. The colouring is pale brown, with the antennae, head, and central area of the pronotum darker.

The species is found on ivy, and occurs locally across the UK. Adults overtwinter, mating in the spring. The new generation is complete by early autumn.
Adult: All year
Length 3-3.5 mm
 Derephysia foliacea
Adult: Surrey (August 2009) ©Tristan Bantock
Derephysia foliacea Derephysia foliacea
Adult: Surrey (August 2009) ©Tristan Bantock

 		Adult: north Wales (August 2009) ©Shane Farrell