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Although this species is similar to other Eupteryx species - perhaps particularly Eupteryx stachydearum, which may live in similar habitats - I think that this is correct.

A distinguishing feature is a pattern on the scuttalem (just behind the head) which has two black triangles with two black dots between. This may not be clear from the photograph here, but can be seen in the original.This - and the other species mentioned - is said to be a fairly common species on a variety of plants in the Labiateae. In this case it was on Stinging Nettle.