Aleothrips intermedius
I found this by sweeping in an ex-arable field that's about to undergo heathland restoration. I'm not often brave enough to tackle thrips but this one looked so striking I couldn't resist. There are several similar Aleothrips species but details of the wing and antennae seem to be enough to clinch the ID of this one.
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Aleothrips intermedius shwowing wings, head, antennae (before and after clearing) and elongate sensoria on antennal segments 3 & 4, Wendling Beck Environment Project (Norfolk, UK), 9th July 2025