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Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri

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Synophropsis lauri Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri dylan Horfield Common 4 Oct 2024, 9:37 p.m. 3 Oct 2024, 9:44 a.m.
Synophropsis lauri Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri dylan Horfield Common 4 Oct 2024, 9:37 p.m. 3 Oct 2024, 9:45 a.m.
Synophropsis lauri Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri dylan Horfield Common 4 Oct 2024, 9:37 p.m. 3 Oct 2024, 9:45 a.m.
Synophropsis lauri Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri dylan Horfield Common 4 Oct 2024, 9:37 p.m. 3 Oct 2024, 9:45 a.m.
Synophropsis lauri Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri dylan Horfield Common 4 Oct 2024, 9:37 p.m. 3 Oct 2024, 9:45 a.m.
Synophropsis lauri Synophropsis lauri - Synophropsis lauri dylan Horfield Common 4 Oct 2024, 9:37 p.m. 3 Oct 2024, 9:45 a.m.

Species Description

A recent colonist to Britain, having first been recorded from North London in 2007. Now scattered across the South but probably under-recorded. Habitat includes: Found on Bay (Laurus nobilis) and sometimes Ivy in places such as gardens, parks, allotments etc. Life story: Has two generations per year. Adults seen: June to October but Females probably overwinter in mild areas. Length: 6 - 6.5 mm.

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