Sigara limitata
Sigara limitata
Description
Length = 5.8mm. Lateral angle of pronotum symmetrically rounded. Hair fringe on tarsus light brown. Male facial depression deep, reaching top of ‘face’, upper margin strongly rounded, ends at a transverse keel level with the bottom of the eyes. Male pala characteristic. Female specimens very difficult to identify.
Recording advice
Photos showing the key identification features required.
Habitat
Lowland ponds with some vegetation present, seems to favour clay ponds.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Not common in Britain.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
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