Haematobosca stimulans

Description

Length 7 mm. A rather plain brown fly.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Around cattle on which they feed, and in farm buildings such as milking parlours etc.

When to see it

April to October peaking in May and August.

Life History

This fly is associated with cattle where it can be a nuisance by biting the animals to feed on their blood.

UK Status

It is common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Muscidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
12/07/2008 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
21/06/2014 (Nicholls, David)

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