Dicranomyia chorea

Description

This crane fly usually has a brown banded abdomen.  There is a dark stigma in the wing, but this is quite faint in some individuals, plus some darkening of a few veins. There is a black ring at the lower end of the front femur. Like other members of this family it has a habit of bobbing up and down when resting.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Recorded from various habitats including gardens, woodland and most sheltered areas.

When to see it

March to October, but particularly in spring.

UK Status

A common species in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Craneflies, Gnats & Midges
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Limoniidae
Records on NatureSpot:
42
First record:
21/06/2001 (John Kramer)
Last record:
28/02/2024 (Poole, Adam)

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