Giant Lacewing - Osmylus fulvicephalus
Description
Identified by its large size (around 25 mm including wing length) and spotted wings.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Streamside vegetation, especially in woods.
When to see it
April to August.
Life History
Larva hunts in wet moss and debris.
UK Status
Scattered records from across England and Wales, mainly from the south and west.
VC55 Status
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 9 validated records for this species according to the 'Checklist of Neuroptera and allies in VC55' published in 2018.
Mark Skevington
Charnwood Lodge
03 June 2011
attracted to moth trap
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