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Ridge-backed Fly Fox - Ectemnius cephalotes

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Ridge-backed Fly Fox Ridge-backed Fly Fox - Ectemnius cephalotes dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 26 Jul 2023, 1:27 p.m. 25 Jul 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Ridge-backed Fly Fox Ridge-backed Fly Fox - Ectemnius cephalotes dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 26 Jul 2023, 1:27 p.m. 25 Jul 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Ridge-backed Fly Fox Ridge-backed Fly Fox - Ectemnius cephalotes dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 26 Jul 2023, 1:27 p.m. 25 Jul 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Ridge-backed Fly Fox Ridge-backed Fly Fox - Ectemnius cephalotes dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 26 Jul 2023, 1:27 p.m. 25 Jul 2023, 1:11 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent throughout the Southern half of the UK, becoming scarce in the North. Flight period: June to Early October.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Steven Falk

BWARS

kerfdier

www.eakringbirds.com

JungleDragon

Gedling Conservation Trust

Insects of New England and New York

insectinside

RSPB

www.duhem.com

BioLib.cz

NATURBASEN

Ukrainian Biodiversity Information Network

iNaturalist

GBIF

NBN