Limonia phragmitidis

Limonia phragmitidis

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Description

A striking cranefly with pale orange thorax and abdomen and a grey head. The wings have three black spots near to the front edge. The black rings on the legs stop just short of the distal end, leaving pale knees.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Commonly found on shady grassland.

When to see it

May and June

UK Status

Fairly Common and widespread across Britain

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    14 May 2012
  • Denise Stretton
    Footpath to Stanton Lakes
    16 May 2015
  • David Nicholls
    Lea Meadows NR
    14 May 2023
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    16 May 2010
  • David Nicholls
    Sheet Hedges Wood
    02 May 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Lea Meadows NR
    14 May 2023
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft, Poultney Farm
    04 May 2024

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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