Murky-legged Black Legionnaire

Beris chalybata

Description

Over all length 5 - 5.5mm. An all dark species with dark, dull orange legs.

Habitat

Thick vegetation along woodland edges, hedges and rides.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread. Regularly encountered on the reserve.

Best time to see

May to September.

Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - male - May 17th 2015
Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - male - May 17th 2015
Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - male - May 17th 2015
Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - male - May 19th 2019
Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - female - June 6th 2021
Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - female - June 6th 2021
Murky-legged Black legionnaire - Beris chalybata - female - June 6th 2021