Phasia obesa
Length 4-6mm. Abdomen with light grey markings viewed from above/behind.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Grassland, scrub and woodland margins.
May to September
Phasia obesa is a parasite of Heteropteran bugs.
Widespread in the southern half of Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
16 September 2020
CAPochin
GU Canal, Kibworth Top Lock to Flackney Bridge
09 August 2020
CAPochin
GU Canal, Kibworth Top Lock to Flackney Bridge
09 August 2020
CAPochin
GU Canal, Kibworth Top Lock to Flackney Bridge
09 August 2020
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
16 September 2020
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Flies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Tachinidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 09/08/2020 (Pochin, Christine)
- Last record:
- 01/07/2023 (Pochin, Christine)
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CAPochin
GU Canal, Kibworth Top Lock to Flackney Bridge
09 August 2020
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
16 September 2020
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
16 September 2020
