Root-fly

Hydrophoria linogrisea

Description

Over all length 5 – 7mm. Very similar to H. lancifer, but the legs are a pale orange/brown.

Habitat

Normally found close to trees. Woodland edge and hedgerows.

Status and Distribution

Fairly common and widespread in Britain. Fairly common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

All photography taken at the Netherfield Lagoons, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
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