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Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi

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Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi dylan Horfield Common 25 Jul 2025, 12:13 a.m. 24 Jul 2025, 5:20 p.m.
Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi dylan Horfield Common 25 Jul 2025, 12:13 a.m. 24 Jul 2025, 5:20 p.m.
Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi dylan Horfield Common 25 Jul 2025, 12:13 a.m. 24 Jul 2025, 5:20 p.m.
Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi dylan Horfield Common 25 Jul 2025, 12:13 a.m. 24 Jul 2025, 5:21 p.m.
Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi dylan Horfield Common 25 Jul 2025, 12:13 a.m. 24 Jul 2025, 5:21 p.m.
Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing Smudge-winged Knapweed Picturewing - Acanthiophilus helianthi dylan Horfield Common 25 Jul 2025, 12:13 a.m. 24 Jul 2025, 5:22 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but scattered and uncommon in the southern half of the UK. Habitat includes: Anywhere with Knapweeds, Safflower and Thistles such as meadows, grassland, field margins, downland, coasts, roadsides etc. Length: 4 - 5 mm. Flight period: May to October (peaking in July to late August). Other names include: Safflower Fly, Knapweed Ghost.

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