Maso gallicus

Maso gallicus

Description

Length 1.4 to 2.2 mm. Grey-brown, 3 large spines on femur I & II. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Identification of this species requires examination of the genitalia.

Habitat

Fens and limestone grassland. 

When to see it

Summer.

UK Status

Uncommon in Britain.

VC55 Status

Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland, only known from two sites. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records