Taxonomy
Leuctra hippopus
Distribution
Species Biology
Identification
Nymph identification: 0.7 to 9 mm in size. This species is separated from the similar species L. inermis by examining the first four abdominal terga which will lack long thick black bristles (note these hairs may be present on terga 5 to 9).
Habitat
Streams, rivers and lakes.
Life cycle
Univoltine - produces one brood in a year. Adult flight period is from February to June. Nymphs present from August to March.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Common and widespread throughtout the country. Recorded from 241 10 km squares in Ireland.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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References
Publications
Distribution, Life Histories & Ecology. National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford. Ireland.