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