Dark-winged Flesh Fly

Nyctia halterata

Description

Over all length 6 - 8mm. A bluish-black species with dark shading towards the front of the wings.

Habitat

Woodland edge, scrub and hedgerows. The larvae develop in snails.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread in the south of England, with a few records from Wales. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to July.

  • Flesh Fly - Nyctia halterata - male - June 18th 2014

  • Flesh Fly - Nyctia halterata - male - May 26th 2014

  • Flesh Fly - Nyctia halterata - female

  • Flesh Fly - Nyctea halterata - male - May 25th 2018

  • Flesh Fly - Nyctea halterata - male - May 26th 2019

  • Flesh Fly - Nyctea halterata - male - May 17th 2015