Black Colonel - Odontomyia tigrina
Odontomyia tigrina is a medium-sized soldierfly with a black body. (see 'Further Information' link below)
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Usually associated with coastal marsh areas, but occasionally recorded further inland near wet areas, ditches etc.
Peak time for adults is May and June.
Widespread but local in England south of The Wash.
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
GHunt
Oadby Pool
05 June 2024
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- Common names
- Black Colonel
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 05/06/2024 (Hunt, Graham)
- Last record:
- 05/06/2024 (Hunt, Graham)
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