Scarce brown sedge
The Scarce brown sedge is one of the eight rare and threatened riverflies which have been designated as conservation priorities by the UK Government and are listed on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). This webpage gives details of the Scarce brown sedge and has links to more detailed documents.
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| Scarce brown sedge (Ironoquia dubia) © Paul Sterry/Nature Photographers |
Scarce brown sedge (Ironoquia dubia)
This caddisfly is known from two breeding sites. This species breeds in streams that dry up over summer but can also be found in permanent streams, rivers and still waters. They have a short flight period from the middle of September to the first week in October. They will live amongst leaf litter so riparian trees are important to this species as well as deep slow pools where this matter can collect. Threats to this species include pollution, unsympathetic dredging, engineering works and the removal of marginal vegetation and trees.
To see the Scarce brown sedge (Ironoquia dubia) Species Dossier click here.
To see the Scarce brown sedge (Ironoquia dubia) Summary Sheet click here.
To find out more about the Riverfly Partnership and the Riverfly BAP Project click here.
