Wesmaelius subnebulosus
Wesmaelius subnebulosus
Description
This brown lacewing can be varied in pattern. The chequered wing margins and dark spots help to distinguish it but Wesmaelius nervosus is similar and detailed examination is necessary. There is a unicolourous for (melancholica) which is more frequent in urban areas.
Similar Species
Wesmaelius nervosus
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Nettle beds and other dense vegetation, but also in trees.
When to see it
It can be seen from March to October.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. There are at least 32 validated records for this species according to 'Neuroptera and allies in VC55' published in 2018.
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
31 March 2014
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
13 July 2015
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
08 October 2013
male - specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
22 July 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
29 July 2014
female - specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
28 June 2012
female - specimen examined
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