Nephrotoma crocata
Description
Size 2 to 2.5 cm. A striking insect with black and yellowy-orange banding.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, photos are required from above and below. 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
Associated with sandy soils, old gravel/sand workings even old rabbit borrows, though sometimes on peats or bare calcareous soils.
When to see it
April to October.
UK Status
Widespread but very local in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Rare 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