Chrysotus blepharosceles
2.5 to 3mm. This species is sexually dimorphic. Chrysotus blepharosceles is very similar to other members of the Dolichopodidae and detailed examination is necessary. It may only be possible to identify males with confidence.
Detailed examination of the specimen is needed to identify the species (a photograph alone is not normally sufficient because key features are too small or hidden) and/or there are one or more similar species and confusion is common. It may only be possible to identify males with confidence.
Frequenting hedgerows and trees in open, well-lit areas.
Main period is between May and September.
Scattered throughout England & Wales.
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire & Rutland with most recent records coming from the north west of our area
Graham Calow
Cottesbach Hall land
19 June 2023
mating flies on Turkey Oak
Graham Calow
Cottesbach Hall land
19 June 2023
mating flies on Turkey Oak
Graham Calow
Cottesbach Hall land
19 June 2023
mating flies on Turkey Oak
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- 19/06/2023 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 19/06/2023 (Calow, Graham)
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