Melieria crassipennis
Description
Length: 10mm. This species has spotted wings that help with identification. It also has a square-like head with a pale frons.
Similar Species
Very similar to Melieria omissa but this species is usually only found in coastal areas.
Habitat
Often seen perching, face-down, on waterside vegetation.
When to see it
May - July
UK Status
Fairly common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common.
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields09 July 2017
David NichollsBurbage Common01 July 2011
Paul RuddochRhubarb Island30 June 2015
Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods20 June 2014
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Graham CalowBurbage Common and Woods20 June 2014
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields09 July 2017
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields25 June 2016
