Thelaira nigripes
Description
This is a long-legged, hairy fly with plumose antennae. The central dark band down the back of the abdomen is bordered by orange and white. There is some confusion at present about Thelaira nigrina and Thelaira
nigripes. Possibly they are the same and expert dipterists seem unaware of any differences.Identification difficulty

Habitat
Hedgerows and grassland.
When to see it
Flight period: June to August.
Life History
Parasitic on some larger moth species.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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