[Iain Goolager]

A few of these flying about on warmer days and evenings, they are readily distinguishable by their very long tails ........ 2" +/-

Anyone ID them?



Iain

[Noel Kelly]

Iain nice pic I have been wondering about those and have done a little research. My guess is pond olive 

[Ben Dixon]

Will get an answer and post back


Cheers

Ben

[Richard Tong]

Iain,

It looks like a Large Brook Spinner (male-big eyes and claspers under tail) to me. Has a large hindwing and even as a spinner shows pronounced venation of wings which indicates that the Duns wing is also heavily venated, which it is. Surprised the upper body is not a bit redder but could be the bright sunlight is playing tricks with the camera. Body colour can vary hugely so not a good indicator anyway,

Richard

[Richard Tong]

Spoke to Paul about this earlier and he will have a look. I did think that if it was a Large Brook Spinner  they were a bit late however Goddard has them emerging from March till July,peaking in April and May so it may well be these. Are you still getting Large Brook Duns? If it is not one of these it could be a Late(False) March Brown or a Large Green Spinner. I think it is too early to be an Autumn Dun. Iain see if you can catch one of the duns and it will be easier to tell

Richard