Lake Olive - Cloeon simile
Description
There are two species of Cloeon mayflies in Britain: C. dipterum and C. simile. They are best distinguished by their wing venation.
Habitat
Around still waters with C. simile preferring larger expanses of water and is seldom found in small pools where C. dipterum is more likely to occur.
When to see it
Peak in July and August.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015