Simulium angustitarse
Alternative names
Simulium (Nevermannia) angustitarse
Description
Although a 'blackfly' this is a rather brown looking species and is about 3 or 4 mm in body length.
Similar Species
Simulium lundstromi
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Favours small streams.
When to see it
It is multivoltine (produces several broods in one year) and so has quite a long flight period.
Life History
The eggs, larvae and pupae are found in moving water.
UK Status
Poorly recorded in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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