Gonempeda flava
A small, pale yellow cranefly.
Wing length 5mm.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters. Genitalia examination is required to determine species.
Moist and lightly shaded places under trees and near to streams.
May - July
Locally Common.
Uncommon / Under recorded in Leicestershire.
Karaokeking19
Broughton Astley Garden
17 May 2024
Karaokeking19
Broughton Astley Garden
17 May 2024
Karaokeking19
Broughton Astley Garden
17 May 2024
Male genitalia
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true fly (Diptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Limoniidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 17/05/2024 (Poole, Adam)
- Last record:
- 17/05/2024 (Poole, Adam)
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