Wesmaelius nervosus

Description

This is a fairly small (up to 1 cm) brown lacewing the typical form having a variegated wing pattern. There are other similar species and detailed examination is necessary in order to identify the species. There is also a unicolourous form (melancholica)

Similar Species

Wesmaelius subnebulosus is similar and detailed examination is needed to identify the species.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Often associated with birch.

When to see it

Spring to autumn.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 12 validated records for this species according to the 'Checklist of Neuroptera and allies in VC55' published in 2018.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Lacewings & Scorpionflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Neuroptera
Family:
Hemerobiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
6
First record:
17/04/2012 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
09/04/2014 (Calow, Graham)

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