Tachydromia umbrarum

Description

This is quite a well marked fly with a wing pattern of dark brown and whitish bands. It is more likely to walk or run than it is to fly. There are other similar species and the specimen needs to be microscopically examined for a safe id.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Usually found on tree trunks, and sometimes on walls.

When to see it

Summer

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Not well recorded, but probably fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Hybotidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
20/07/2013 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
20/07/2013 (Calow, Graham)

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