Eriothrix rufomaculata
Description
It is a bristly black species, with prominent orange patches on the sides of its abdomen, separated by a dorsal black line.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Adults are flower-feeders, visiting various flowers including umbellifers and flowers of the Daisy family.
When to see it
June to October.
Life History
Larvae of this species are parasitic, developing inside the larvae of moths.
UK Status
Fairly common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland
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