Goniglossum wiedemanni

Description

A distinctively marked member of the genus. Identification is made easier if the insect is recorded in the vicinity of its host plant White Bryony.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

This species is host specific on White Bryony and is most likely to be encountered where that plant is present.

When to see it

May to July is the peak period.

UK Status

The species seems to be widespread in England.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Tephritidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
09/06/2016 (Peacock, H A)
Last record:
09/06/2016 (Peacock, H A)

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