House-fly

Phaonia errans

Description

Over all length 6 - 8mm. A small greyish fly with black markings and an orange wing base.

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows. The larvae feed on decomposing vegetation.

Status and distribution

Fairly common throughout Britain. Common at the reserve. Often found basking on the fence beside the Wheelchair Ramp.

Best time to see

April to November.

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - female - October 9th 2011

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - female - May 28th 2017

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - female - May 28th 2017

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - female - May 28th 2017

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - female - April 10th 2013

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - male - May 3rd 2013

  • House-fly - Phaonia errans - male - May 3rd 2013