Skip to main content

WildBristol.uk - Discovering Wildlife in Bristol

Blue Long-horned Snailkiller - Sepedon sphegea

Favourite Photos

image species author location uploaded taken select
Blue Long-horned Snailkiller Blue Long-horned Snailkiller - Sepedon sphegea dylan Grow Wilder 25 Aug 2023, 8:34 p.m. 25 Aug 2023, 1:18 p.m.
Blue Long-horned Snailkiller Blue Long-horned Snailkiller - Sepedon sphegea dylan Grow Wilder 25 Aug 2023, 8:34 p.m. 25 Aug 2023, 1:18 p.m.
Blue Long-horned Snailkiller Blue Long-horned Snailkiller - Sepedon sphegea dylan Grow Wilder 25 Aug 2023, 8:34 p.m. 25 Aug 2023, 1:19 p.m.
Blue Long-horned Snailkiller Blue Long-horned Snailkiller - Sepedon sphegea dylan Grow Wilder 25 Aug 2023, 8:34 p.m. 25 Aug 2023, 1:19 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally common in the Southern half of the UK, becoming scarce in the North. Habitat includes: Water bodies with emergent vegetation such as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, ditches, canals etc. Life story: The larvae attack aquatic snails and adults scavenge dead insects including dragonflies.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Steven Falk

GBIF

NBN