Yellow-shouldered Water-longtail

Pilaria discicollis

Description

Wing length 10 – 12mm. From above it is dark brown, but its sides are orange. The wings are tinged with brown.

Habitat

Well vegetated margins of still water bodies.

Status and Distribution

A lowland species across most of England and Wales and lowland Scotland. Common in Nottinghamshire but only recorded once at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best Time to See

June to August.

All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
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