Phylidorea ferruginea

Description

A fairly small cranefly with an orange thorax and abdomen.

Identification difficulty

Habitat

Wetland and damp areas sometimes in hedgerows.

When to see it

May to October

UK Status

This species seems to be fairly frequent and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Map key:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)

Coloured circles = NatureSpot records