Chrysotus neglectus

Description

3mm. Metallic green with purple irridescence. All coxa and femora are black. The hairs and bristles on the front coxa are all dark. The wing margin is slightly concave where vein Cu ends.

Similar Species

Other Chrysotus species.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
  • 2.75-3mm
  • Coxa and femora all dark/black
  • Hairs and bristles on the front coxa all dark
  • Wing margin slightly concave where vein Cu ends
When to see it

June - August

UK Status

Fairly common.

VC55 Status

Uncommon or under-recorded.

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Species profile

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Flies
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
10/07/2024 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
10/07/2024 (Nicholls, David)

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