Chlorops frontosus

Two pale lateral abdominal stripes. Scutellum widely rounded. Femora yellowish with dark spots/striations. 3rd antennal segment black, base of arista yellowish-brown.

Chlorops strigulus. Close examination is required to separate these species.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

This species has been reared from Carex.

Few records exist for this species so its distribution is hard to estimate.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.