House Fly

Phaonia pallida

Description

Over all length 7mm. A bright orange fly with red eyes that is very hairy on its body and legs.

Habitat

Woodland, woodland edge and hedgerows. The larvae feed on rotting wood.

Status and distribution

Fairly common and widespread in Britain, south of Yorkshire. Less common further north and in Scotland. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to September.

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - male - June 29th 2019

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - male - June 29th 2019

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - male - June 29th 2019

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - male - May 26th 2022

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - male - May 26th 2022

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - female - October 13th 2020

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - female - October 13th 2020

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - female - October 13th 2020

  • House Fly - Phaonia pallida - female - October 8th 2024