Limonia nigropunctata
Limonia nigropunctata
Description
A limoniid with a black head, orange thorax with central black stripe, and black abdomen. The front femora and black apart from the base, while the other femora have black tips. The wings have three black dots along the front edge, with darkening at the wing tips.
Recording advice
Detailed photos required.
Habitat
Limestone woodland and calcareous clays. Often found on umbellifers.
When to see it
May to June
UK Status
Widespread.
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded.
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