Cylindrotoma distinctissima

Cylindrotoma distinctissima

Description

Length 9-11mm. A rather delicate cranefly with a pale brown abdomen and thorax. It has a dark "saddle" on the thorax and a dark final segment to the abdomen. 

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Wet woodland. 

When to see it

Summer.

Life History

Larvae feed on the leaves of Marsh Marigold and violets. 

UK Status

Common in the southern half of Britain, but less common further north. 

VC55 Status

Uncommon. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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