House-fly

Phaonia valida

Description

Over all length 7 - 9mm. A dull brownish fly with darker markings.

Habitat

Hedgerows and woodland edge. Larvae feed in leaf litter.

Status and distribution

Fairly common and widespread through most of Britain.

Best time to see

April to November.

  • House-fly - Phaonia vallida - male - August 17th 2018

  • House-fly - Phaonia vallida - male - August 17th 2018

  • House-fly - Phaonia vallida - male - August 17th 2018

  • House-fly - Phaonia vallida - female - September 20th 2016

  • House-fly - Phaonia vallida - female - September 20th 2016

  • House-fly - Phaonia vallida - female - October 2nd 2015