Dark-winged Chrysogaster - Chrysogaster solstitialis
Favourite Photos
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Dark-winged Chrysogaster - Chrysogaster solstitialis | dylan | Westbury Wildlife Park | 21 Jun 2021, 9:16 p.m. | 15 Jun 2021, 5:05 p.m. | |
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Dark-winged Chrysogaster - Chrysogaster solstitialis | dylan | Westbury Wildlife Park | 21 Jun 2021, 9:16 p.m. | 15 Jun 2021, 5:05 p.m. |
Species Description
Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK but mainly around Wales. Habitat includes: Damp, umbellifer-rich places such as woodland, carr etc. Flight period: May to October (Peaks - July to August). Life story: Larvae develop in the mudded margins besides wooded ponds and streams. Wing length: 6 - 7.25 mm.