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Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis

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Micropterna lateralis Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 4:14 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 3:01 p.m.
Micropterna lateralis Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 4:14 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 2:59 p.m.
Micropterna lateralis Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 4:14 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 2:59 p.m.
Micropterna lateralis Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 4:14 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 3 p.m.
Micropterna lateralis Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 4:14 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 3 p.m.
Micropterna lateralis Micropterna lateralis - Micropterna lateralis dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 4:14 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 3 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Water bodies prone to drying up such as temporary streams, ponds, ditches etc. Flight period: Late May to August. Length: 14 - 18 mm.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

trichopteraireland

The Ecology of Commanster

Bioimages

GBIF(as Stenophylax lateralis)

NBN

A Limnephilidae

Similar species:

  • Limnephilus
  • Potamophylax latipennis
  • Stenophylax