Myopites apicatus
Alternative names
Fleabane Gall-fly
Description
A fly with a well-marked wing pattern which can be identified with care. The larvae gall the flowers of Common Fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica).
Identification difficulty
Adult 
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed.
Habitat
Where Common Fleabane occurs.
When to see it
July and August.
UK Status
Records for this species come mostly from the south and east of England.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
sueBagworth29 July 2019
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015