Black-horned Gem - Microchrysa polita
Description
This small soldier fly has a shiny green thorax and the female has a broad abdomen.
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
Graham CalowSapcote garden115 May 2017female - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden122 August 2015
Graham CalowSapcote29 June 2013
David NichollsAbbey Park, Leicester06 May 2011female
David NichollsCossington NR08 July 2010
David NichollsAbbey Park20 May 2011
Kate NightingaleUlverscroft03 June 2015
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David NichollsWirlybones Wood, Ratby24 May 2008
Barbara CooperLong Clawson14 June 2013
LostashWhetstone Garden 15406 June 2013
Graham CalowSapcote02 May 2009
LostashWhetstone Garden 15406 June 2013
Graham CalowSapcote31 May 2013
Kate NightingaleUlverscroft03 June 2015
