Description

Over all length 8 - 10mm. This is a mostly buff fly with a black cross on the abdomen and black stripes on the thorax.

Habitat

Woodland edge, hedgerows, brown-field sites. The main hosts are Tiger Moth caterpillars.

Status and distribution

Fairly widespread in southern England, getting more scarce further north and in Scotland. Uncommon in Nottinghamshire and recorded three times at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to August.