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Golden-tailed Leaf Licker - Xylota sylvarum

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Golden-tailed Leaf Licker Golden-tailed Leaf Licker - Xylota sylvarum dylan Blaise Castle 4 Aug 2023, 1:12 a.m. 3 Aug 2023, 3:49 p.m.
Golden-tailed Leaf Licker Golden-tailed Leaf Licker - Xylota sylvarum dylan Blaise Castle 4 Aug 2023, 1:15 a.m. 3 Aug 2023, 6:26 p.m.
Golden-tailed Leaf Licker Golden-tailed Leaf Licker - Xylota sylvarum dylan Blaise Castle 4 Aug 2023, 1:15 a.m. 3 Aug 2023, 6:27 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: woodland etc. Life story: Larvae develop in wet decaying roots of tree stumps, mainly Beach but also Oak's and Birch's. Flight period: May to October (peaks in late June and July).

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