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Hybos culiciformis - Hybos culiciformis

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Hybos culiciformis Hybos culiciformis - Hybos culiciformis dylan The Downs 6 Nov 2021, 6:24 p.m. 23 Mar 2020, 1:45 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: hedgerows, scrub, woodland edge etc. Diet: Small insects. Flight period: June to September. Length: 3.5 - 5.5 mm.

  • Hybos culiciformis (red front two pairs of legs)
  • Hybos femoratus (Yellow front two pairs of legs)
  • Hybos grossipes (large, black thoracic setae)