Saltella sphondylii
Size 2 to 3 mm. This fly has orange thighs and an orange scutellum although the degree of colouration is variable. It has a rather matt appearance compared to other Sepsidae and the scutellum is large and flat.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
The adults may be found around flowers.
May to August.
Larvae feed on dung.
Widespread in southern Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
14 July 2011
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
14 July 2011
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Flies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Sepsidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 14/07/2011 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 14/07/2011 (Nicholls, David)
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