Pyrophaena granditarsus
Alternative names
Platycheirus granditarsus
Description
Wing length 5 to 8.5mm. There are large orange-red markings on the abdomen and the male has modified tarsi on the front and middle legs.
Similar Species
Xylota segnis, but this is usually a larger and more robust species.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Wet meadows and the margins of ponds and ditches.
When to see it
June to August are the peak months.
UK Status
Widespread and often abundant
VC55 Status
Believed to be common.
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