Wildlife around Bath, 29 July 2015

Jul 29, 2015 | Uncategorised

Micromus variegatus
Family: Hemerobiidae
A predatory brown lacewing in woodland near Brown’s Folly, outside Bath, UK. This 8mm long insect is identified by the pattern on the wings.

© Ian Redding

Lacewing larva (probably Micromus variegatus) © Ian Redding

Lacewing larva (probably Micromus variegatus)
Family: Hemerobiidae
A predatory brown lacewing in woodland near Brown’s Folly, outside Bath, UK. This possible identification is based on the presence of an adult nearby – not exactly infallible.

Ian Redding