Dung-fly
Scathophaga inquinata
Description
Over all length 8 - 9mm. The thorax is grey and the abdomen is orange with dark lines between the tergites. The antennae are orange.
Habitat
Shady, damp areas along hedgerows and woodland edge.
Status and distribution
Fairly common and widespread in Britain. Thinly recorded in Nottinghamshire and uncommon at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
March to September.