Root-fly

Anthomyia procellaris

Description

Over all length 4mm. A small, grey fly with black markings on its thorax. There are two other, very similar species, so care must be taken with identification.

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows. It is associated with damper areas on the reserve.

Status and distribution

Its distribution shows a markedly southern bias in the British Isles. Regular at the reserve, along the Lower Path and Willow Walk.

Best time to see

June to October.

Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - June 5th 2011
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - October 23rd 2016
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - April 28th 2017
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - April 28th 2017
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - September 16th 2018
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - April 24th 2020
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - male - April 24th 2020
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - female - July 12th 2016
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - female - July 22nd 2018
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - female - September 16th 2018
Root-fly - Anthomyia procellaris - female - September 11th 2020