Lagria Parasite Fly - Gastrolepta anthracina
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Species Description
Widespread but scattered and local in the southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: dry grassland, wasteland, coasts, heathland, hedgerows, woodland edge etc. Life story: This fly is a parasite of the host beetle Lagria hirta. Length: 5 - 8.5 mm. Flight period: May to August.