Short-winged Conehead

Habitat: Saltmarsh, wetlands.

Size: 11-18mm

Species account: Formerly a scarce southern species of coastal saltmarsh, the sh0rt-winged conehead has undergone a remarkable range expansion in the last decade, and can now be found throughout England and Wales. As the name suggests this is a short-winged species, and this is the main distinguishing character from the similar long-winged Conehead, although a long winged form can occur. Females can still be distinguished by their curved ovipositors (straight in the long-winged conehead)

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