Ochlerotatus annulipes

Description

General colour brown and buff.  Hind tarsal rings occupy about half of the segments, but sometimes less.

Similar Species

Ochlerotatus cantans is very similar. If the hind tarsal rings clearly occupy half of the segments or more – it is likely to be annulipes; if they clearly occupy a third or less, then it is probably cantans. For individuals where the hind tarsal rings occupy between a third and a half it may be necessary to refer to male genitalia. 

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Recording advice

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Habitat

Swampy areas and shaded pools.

When to see it

Larvae from February to June, adults April to September.

UK Status

Widespread records from the southern half of Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Flies
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
12/05/2023 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
12/05/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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