Ilione albiseta
Description
An orangey brown species with striped eyes and thorax.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
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.
Habitat
Usually found in damp habitats where snails may be present.
When to see it
Summer and autumn.
Life History
These are known as snail-killing flies because their larvae parasitise snails and the like.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Our Champion for Ilione albiseta is David Gould
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