Tanyptera nigricornis
Description
A handsome cranefly with a black and red-orange abdomen.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Well wooded areas.
When to see it
Most likely to be seen in May or June.
Life History
The larvae feed on dead wood.
UK Status
Quite rare in Britain. This species is classed as Red Data Book 3. Records are centred in the Yorkshire and Lancashire areas of the UK, but Tanyptera nigricornis does occur in some southern counties and there are records for Scotland.
VC55 Status
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland where there are very few records.
Uta Hamzaoui
Sandhills Lodge
22 May 2015
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