Black-horned Gem - Microchrysa polita
Description
This small soldier fly has a shiny green thorax and the female has a broad abdomen.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
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Habitat
Well wooded areas, hedgerows, gardens, and other well vegetated places.
When to see it
March to September.
Life History
It breeds in dung, rotting vegetable matter and compost heaps. Adults take flower nectar.
UK Status
Widespread and common in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland
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