House-fly

Phaonia subventa/rufiventris

Description

Over all length 7mm. Red-eyes, grey thorax and orange abdomen make this quite a distinctive fly, but, unfortunately, P. subventa and rufiventris are very similar and best distinguished by examination of hairs.

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows. The larvae feed in decaying organic matter.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread throughout Britain. Common on the reserve.

Best time to see

March to November.

House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - male - May 17th 2015
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - male - September 23rd 2012
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - male - April 4th 2020
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - October 7th 2012
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - November 5th 2014
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - October 12th 2012
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - April 4th 2020
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - September 15th 2019
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - September 15th 2019
House-fly - Phaonia subventa/rufiventris - female - September 15th 2019