Orange-legged Robberfly - Dioctria oelandica

Britain's largest Dioctria with long dark wings that have colourful reflections in some lights.

A species of old oak woodland.

Summer.

The adults prey on insects such as sawflies and ichneumons. The larvae are presumed to develop in woodland soil or rotting wood.

It is quite widespread but local in Britain.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.