Rhagio lineola
Description
Like other Rhagio species R. lineola are yellowy-orange flies with long, slender legs. Length 6 to 8 mm. The thorax is uniformly grey, and the wing has a solid dark blackish stigma.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Hedgerows woods and other well wooded areas with rich vegetation.
When to see it
Found from May to September.
Life History
The adult is a predator of smaller flies and other insects whilst its larvae feed on earthworms and beetle larvae.
UK Status
This is a common 'Snipe Fly' and widespread throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland
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