Limnephilus marmoratus

Limnephilus marmoratus

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Description

Wing length 12 to 17 mm. Usually more strongly marked than L. rhombicus, but sometimes quite similar.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Ponds, lakes and pools and even temporary pools.

When to see it

Peak is June to October with summer diapause.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • AJ Cann
    Knighton
    24 September 2024
  • Karaokeking19
    Broughton Astley Garden
    30 May 2023
    male genitalia lateral view
  • Dave Gamble
    Leicester Forest East garden
    11 September 2020
  • egaten
    Thurlaston garden
    14 September 2021
  • Hazel Graves
    Loughborough Garden 1
    24 September 2024
  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley Brick Quarry
    18 April 2014
    larva specimen examined

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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