Iridescent centurion - Sargus iridatus

Description

Length 6 to 12 mm. The sexes of this soldier fly are similar in appearance, but the female is slightly broader at the hind end. The body is an iridescent deep blue and the wings are uniformly smoky.

Identification difficulty
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Habitat

Various habitats.

When to see it

May to August.

Life History

Breeds in dung, often cow dung.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Iridescent Centurion
Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Stratiomyidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
23/07/2012 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
20/06/2018 (Cooper, Barbara)

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