Wesmaelius nervosus
Wesmaelius nervosus
Description
This is a fairly small (up to 1 cm) brown lacewing the typical form having a variegated wing pattern. There are other similar species and detailed examination is necessary in order to identify the species. There is also a unicolourous form (melancholica)
Similar Species
Wesmaelius subnebulosus is similar and detailed examination is needed to identify the species.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Often associated with birch.
When to see it
Spring to autumn.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Wesmaelius subnebulosus is similar and detailed examination is needed to identify the species.
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
22 September 2013
female
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
09 April 2014
female
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
30 April 2012
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