Common Buff Snailkiller

Tetanocera ferruginea

Description

Over all length 6mm. A reddish species, with orange legs and head. The eyes are red and the thorax has darker red stripes along it.

Habitat

The edges of marshy pools and bogs where the adults are often seen on the emergent vegetation. The larvae parasitize snails.

Status and distribution

One of the commoner species, especially in the west of Britain.

Best time to see

June to September.

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - August 26th 2012

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - August 25th 2018

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - June 22nd 2011

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - June 14th 2016

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - September 16th 2018

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - September 16th 2018

  • Common Buff Snailkiller - Tetanocera ferruginea - May 17th 2020