Short-horned Black Legionnaire - Beris fuscipes
Quite similar to some other Beris species, but can be identified with care. This species has very short antennae. For more details see the 'Further Information' link below.
Good close up photographs required, and detailed examination may be necessary.
Damp woodland.
Adults peak in June and July.
Widespread but quite scarce
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
AJ Cann
Priors Coppice
07 June 2024
AJ Cann
Priors Coppice
07 June 2024
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- Common names
- Short-horned Black Legionnaire
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- Flies
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 07/06/2024 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 07/06/2024 (Cann, Alan)
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