Tachinid Fly

Thelaira nigripes

Description

Over all length 8 - 10mm. A grey and black species, sometimes with red-brown on the second abdominal segment and orange wing bases.

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows.

Status and distribution

Widespread in Britain but with a southerly bias. Found regularly at the reserve.

Best time to see

June to August.

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - May 10th 2014

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - August 23rd 2015

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - May 15th 2016

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - April 28th 2017

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - June 2nd 2019

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - June 2nd 2019

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - June 29th 2012

  • Tachinid Fly - Thelaira nigripes - May 12th 2022