Description

Over all length 3.5 to 4.5mm. A small metallic fly with long brown-tinted wings.

Habitat

Hedgerows, woodland edge and meadows. The larvae are thought to be leaf-miners or to feed in detritus in leaf litter.

Status and distribution

Fairly common and widespread in central and southern England. Less common else where in Britain. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire and recorded occasionally at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to September.