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Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata

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Sieve-winged Snailkiller Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata dylan Goat Gully 15 Jul 2023, 12:12 a.m. 13 Jul 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Sieve-winged Snailkiller Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata dylan Goat Gully 15 Jul 2023, 12:12 a.m. 13 Jul 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Sieve-winged Snailkiller Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata dylan Goat Gully 15 Jul 2023, 12:12 a.m. 13 Jul 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Sieve-winged Snailkiller Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata dylan Goat Gully 15 Jul 2023, 12:12 a.m. 13 Jul 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Sieve-winged Snailkiller Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata dylan Goat Gully 15 Jul 2023, 12:12 a.m. 13 Jul 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Sieve-winged Snailkiller Sieve-winged Snailkiller - Coremacera marginata dylan Goat Gully 15 Jul 2023, 12:12 a.m. 13 Jul 2023, 12:36 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of the UK, becoming scarce in the North. Habitat includes: grassland, sand dunes, heathland, acid grassland, woodland rides and clearings, gardens etc. Flight period: May to October (peaks in August). Length: 7 - 10 mm. Diet: Larvae = terrestrial snails, Adult = Nectar and dew.

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