Grammotaulius nigropunctatus

Description

Fore wing length 14-20mm

Dark streak on hindwing visible through forewing, speckling on wing throughout, wing-tip rounded.

Identification difficulty
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Habitat

Ponds, marshes & ditches.

When to see it

May to October

UK Status

Fairly common throughout Britain

VC55 Status

Uncommon. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Caddisflies
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Records on NatureSpot:
11
First record:
04/05/2023 (Higgott, Mike)
Last record:
30/04/2025 (Higgott, Mike)

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