Rhamphomyia nigripennis
This small, dark coloured Dagger Fly (also known as Dance Flies) is very similar to other members of the genus and detailed examination is needed to identify to species level.
- Legs paler on front coxae and about base of femora.
- Supra-alar bristle absent.
- Male ventral lamella with a few bristly hairs beneath.
Detailed examination is needed to identify to species level.
Often seen visiting flowers such as umbellifers.
May to September, but most common in June and July.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham Calow
Broughton Astley, Off Broughton Way
08 June 2020
male - specimen examined
Graham Calow
Broughton Astley, Off Broughton Way
08 June 2020
male - specimen examined
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true fly (Diptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Empididae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 08/06/2020 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 08/06/2020 (Calow, Graham)
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