House-fly

Phaonia valida

Description

Over all length 7 – 9mm. A large, brownish fly with darker markings. The scutellum is orange/brown.

Habitat

Hedgerows and woodland edge. Larvae feed in leaf litter.

Status and Distribution

Fairly common and widespread through most of Britain.

Best Time to See

April to November.

All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
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