Morellia hortorum

Length 7.5 to 9 mm. Prosternum with strongly convex sides (narrowing at the base) and lacking any bristles on the edges.  Hind tibia with a prominent row of anteroventral bristles. Middle and hind tibiae more or less straight. Male with dense hairs on the underside of the front tibia.

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Various habitats, especially where cow dung can be found.

May to August.

Breeds in cow dung.

Widespread and fairly common in Britain.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.