Sphaerocera curvipes
This species of Lesser Dung Fly has a characteristic hooked spine that arches under the base tarsal segment of the hind leg. Males have noticeably swollen hind femora.
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Often found around dung and decomposing plant matter, especially horse dung.
Spring to autumn.
It seems to be widespread in Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
18 April 2021
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
18 April 2021
Dylan
Melton garden
07 March 2023
Sphaerocera curvipes
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
01 June 2023
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Flies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Sphaeroceridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 18/04/2021 (Higgott, Mike)
- Last record:
- 01/06/2023 (Dejardin, Andrew)
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