Hydromya dorsalis
Alternative names
Five-spotted Snailkiller
Description
Length 6-7mm. A reddish-brown species with a grey thorax and five spots on each wing, four along vein M1+2 and one at the base of the s-shaped cross-vein.
Similar Species
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
Unless identified by an expert, good quality photos or examination of a specimen are required.
Habitat
Marshy places with rushes and sedges, especially if prone to seasonal flooding.
When to see it
All year.
Life History
The larvae feed on aquatic snails.
UK Status
Widespread and common across the UK.
VC55 Status
Believed to be common in Leicestershire and Rutland, though only occasionally recorded.
Further Information
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