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
Graham CalowM69 Island, Sapcote23 July 2009
David NichollsBurroughs Road, Ratby18 August 2012
Alan SemperStonesby24 July 2013
LostashWhetstone GCR Footpath22 July 2012
David NichollsRatby Burroughs04 October 2012
David NichollsAshby Canal, Shackerstone15 September 2012
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 Field near Donkey Lane Sapcote SP4857 9291 (taken 19.7.2010).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote19 July 2010
Graham CalowSapcote21 July 2012
Graham CalowUllesthorpe Stewardship Farm31 August 2012
Graham CalowM69 Island, Sapcote23 July 2009
Graham CalowSapcote21 July 2012
Graham CalowSapcote19 July 2011
Barbara CooperLong Clawson13 August 2012
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley27 September 2011
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley27 September 2011
Graham CalowSapcote21 July 2012
Graham CalowSapcote21 July 2012
LostashWhetstone GCR Footpath22 July 2012
Barbara CooperLong Clawson13 August 2012
Graham CalowUllesthorpe Stewardship Farm31 August 2012
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley18 August 2012
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley27 September 2011
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields10 August 2013
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields10 August 2013
Graham CalowSapcote12 September 2013
 Field near Donkey Lane Sapcote SP4857 9291 (taken 19.7.2010).JPG)
