Dung-fly

Cleigastra apicalis

Description

Over all length 6mm. A small, dark dung-fly with murky orange legs.

Habitat

Associated with Common Reed Phragmites australis, where its larvae feed on plant and animal detritis. The adults feed on other insects.

Status and distribution

Thinly dispersed over suitable habitat throughout southern Britain. Found around reed beds, especially close to the Large Gravel Pit on the reserve.

Best time to see

May to August.

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - May 29th 2018

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - August 9th 2016

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - September 14th 2014

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - July 5th 2018

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - July 5th 2018

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - August 30th 2020

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - September 19th 2020

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - September 19th 2020

  • Dung-fly - Cleigastra apicalis - May 28th 2022