Megalomus hirtus (Linnaeus, 1761)

Distribution

National Biodiversity Network map showing the distribution of Megalomus hirtus across Britain and Ireland.

British and Irish distribution of Megalomus hirtus (Linnaeus, 1761) based on records held by the National Biodiversity Network.

The only species of Neuropterida to be assigned to the UK BAP, Megalomus hirtus (Linnaeus, 1761) is restricted to a single site in Scotland where it is associated with Teucrium scorodonia, wood sage.

References and further information:

  • A Key to Adults of British Lacewings and their Allies (C. W. Plant)

Distribution data supplied by:

  • Biological Records Centre