ABH: 63.118

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Rivers, Ditches, Gardens

Wingspan:  20-25mm

Flight Period:  June - September

Observations:  The aquatic larvae feed on Bur-weed. Adults sometimes seen in flight in the evenings, but also come readily to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  By every river side and stream; very common

First Record:  1907, Wallis