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.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed.
Habitat
Often seen perching, face-down, on waterside vegetation.
When to see it
May - July
UK Status
Fairly common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015