Fenland bug thought extinct turns up in Outer Hebrides
"We don’t know a lot about its requirements, but the discovery of this new population means that we might be a step closer to working out what has driven the declines of this species elsewhere.” South Uist is rich in habitats for caddisflies, with numerous small lochans, clear, low nutrient streams, and extensive machair habitats. Over the years 23 species of caddisfly to Mr Sutton’s light trap but by far the most exciting find is Limnephilus pati. Outside of the UK, there are 16 historical sites where the bug has been found across Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Isle of Man and...
Source: edp24.co.uk