Nemoura cinerea

Description

Length from 5 to 10 mm with the female being slightly larger than the male. The insect has an overall dark brown appearance.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Streams, ponds and marshes.

When to see it

Adult from March to July.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly common in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Stoneflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Plecoptera
Family:
Nemouridae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
16/05/2012 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
27/05/2023 (Calow, Graham)

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