Leucophora sp. - Leucophora

Description

Usually brown bodied, hairy satellite flies. The number of similar species makes precise identification of species very difficult.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

This species has a red ID rating and unless identified by a known expert you must provide a satisfactory explanation of how it was identified for the record to be accepted.

Habitat

Various habitats, often around gravely soils searching out the nests of the host bees.

When to see it

Spring and early summer are best.

Life History

Larvae parasitise the nests of Andrena bees.

UK Status

Seem to be fairly frequent and widespread in England.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Anthomyiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
21/04/2007 (Gould, David)
Last record:
22/04/2015 (Cann, Alan)

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