Appearance
The species is 8–10.5 millimetres long for males and 9–11.5 millimetres for females. It have black connexivum and orange-red spots with reddish-brown wings. It wingspan is 8–10 millimetres
Distribution
It is found in most of Europe and southern and central Asia. Between 1943 and 1989 the species was found in eastern Nova Scotia.
Habitat
Adults lay eggs in late summer on plant stems which hatch in spring. Larvae is found from May to August.
Food
The species feeds on mites, aphids and other small insects.References:
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