Hydroptila tineoides
Description
Forewing length 2.5 to 3 mm. The male front femora are covered with black hairs.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Stony streams and lakes.
When to see it
May to September.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Rare in our area. The Sapcote record of 22nd August 2012 is the first record for VC55 (Leicestershire and Rutland)
Graham CalowSapcote garden122 August 2012female - specimen examined - 1st record for VC55
Graham CalowSapcote garden119 June 2013female - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden130 May 2014female - specimen examined
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Graham CalowSapcote garden122 August 2012female - specimen examined - 1st record for VC55
Graham CalowSapcote garden118 June 2013female - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden120 June 2013female - specimen examined
