Semaphore Fly
Poecilobothrus nobilitatus
Description
Body length 7mm. The thorax is shiny, metallic green and the male has shaded wings with white tips.
Habitat
Normally found close to muddy pools, on the surrounding vegetation or actually on the mud. The adults are predators of other small flies and the larvae feed on small invertebrates in the mud.
Status and distribution
Mainly restricted to the southern half of Britain, where it can be fairly common, but much rarer further north. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire, can be common at Netherfield Lagoons in some years.
Best time to see
May to August.
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - July 14th 2019
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - July 4th 2012
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - June 24th 2018
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - July 4th 2012
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - July 26th 2020
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - July 26th 2020
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - male - August 22nd 2021
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - female - June 24th 2018
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - female - July 24th 2011
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Long-legged Fly - Poecilobothrus nobilitatus - female - June 4th 2012