Noon Fly - Mesembrina meridiana

Description

This large fly is easily identified by the jet black colour adorned with orange-gold on the base of its wings, on its feet and on its face.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Well wooded and well vegetated areas, where it likes to sun-bathe on plant leaves, fences, trees and even on the ground.

When to see it

Late summer and autumn.

Life History

It breeds in dung.

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Muscidae
Records on NatureSpot:
326
First record:
02/05/2004 (Gamble, David)
Last record:
22/10/2023 (Poole, Adam)

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