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Tingis ampliata Family: Tingidae Tingis species are grey-brown lacebugs covered in white powdery deposits made of wax. The 4th antennal segment is broader than 3rd and there are three frontal processes (small projections arising between the antennae).  T. ampliata is distinguished by the four rows of meshes at the margin of the pronotum and forewings. The two projections arising just behind the eyes (occipital processes) extend beyond the base of the frontal processes (see right). It is a common species on Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense throughout much of Britain. Overwinters as an adult and aggregates on the foodplant in the spring and early summer. Compare T. cardui Adult: All year Length 3-4 mm
	Adult: north London (May 2010) ©Tristan Bantock
Adult: south London (May 2006) ©Toby Barton	Adult: east London (April 2009) ©Tristan Bantock