Meiosimyza decempunctata

Description

A small (4 to 4.5 mm.) orange species with the 10 wing spots giving it the scientific name.

Identification difficulty

with a good image

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

Hedgerows and well vegetated areas.

When to see it

April to September.

Life History

Larva live on dead leaves.

UK Status

Widespread in England and Wales though not particularly common.

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Lauxaniidae
Records on NatureSpot:
29
First record:
25/06/2010 (Gould, David)
Last record:
30/08/2024 (Dejardin, Andrew)

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