Alderfly
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 19th May 2021 using
Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 23rd April 2020 using
Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 4th May 2016 using
Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode
Alderfly.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Sialis lutaria
.
Megaloptera.
Sialidae
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Length:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature
:
Small invertebrates.
Small invertebrates.
< 25 mm.
On vegetation near slow-flowing streams or close to ponds.
May - June.
Adults live two-three days only, reproducing, without feeding.