Limonia flavipes
Limonia flavipes
Description
Wing length 10mm. The wings are well-marked and have several dark brown spots along the leading edge and an overall speckled appearance. The abdomen is dark brown with paler rings at the end of each tergite. The brown thorax has a fingerprint pattern where it joins the abdomen. The femora are pale brown with darker tips.
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Habitat
Woodland, especially those on calcareous soils.
When to see it
Spring and early summer.
UK Status
Relatively common and widespread.
VC55 Status
Uncommon.
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