Leck Fell is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in North East Lancashire. An area of open moorland characterised by outstanding limestone scenery, rough grass and remnant patches of heather.

Recorders:  Phil Brighton, Leanna Dixon, Peter Flint, Sharon Flint, Steve Garland, Andy Jennings-Giles, Gary Hedges, Belinda Nixie, Clive Washington, Rob Zloch

Notable Records:

• Carrion Beetle – Nitidula bipunctata (Nitidulidae) – probably new for VC60.
• Carrion Beetle – Omosita depressa (Nitidulidae) – found in rotting sheep’s skull – probably new for VC60.
• Fly – Meiosimyza mihalyii (Lauxaniidae) – New to VC60 and only described new to Britain in 2004.
• Lacebug – Acalypta brunnea (Tingidae) – New to the Tanyptera region (VC58, 59, and 60). Associated with mosses.
• Rowan sawfly – Trichiosoma sorbi (Cimbicidae) – One other regional record on NBN Atlas. North and West UK distribution. Associated with Rowan.

Download Leck Fell Species List & Raw Data [Excel spreadsheet] last updated 22/06/2021

A key for the ‘Conservation status’ column is available in the above download.