Tephritis ruralis
Description
One of many similar looking members of the Tephritidae family which have strongly patterned wings. Great care is needed in identifying these species.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Dry grassy areas.
When to see it
Summer.
UK Status
Widespread but scattered records from around Britain, many of the records being from coastal areas.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
13 May 2015
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
13 May 2015
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