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Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila

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Red-horned Spring Blacklet Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila dylan Horfield Common 19 Mar 2025, 1:34 a.m. 18 Mar 2025, 1:25 p.m.
Red-horned Spring Blacklet Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila dylan Horfield Common 19 Mar 2025, 1:34 a.m. 18 Mar 2025, 1:25 p.m.
Red-horned Spring Blacklet Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila dylan Horfield Common 19 Mar 2025, 1:34 a.m. 18 Mar 2025, 1:25 p.m.
Red-horned Spring Blacklet Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila dylan Horfield Common 19 Mar 2025, 1:34 a.m. 18 Mar 2025, 1:25 p.m.
Red-horned Spring Blacklet Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila dylan Horfield Common 19 Mar 2025, 1:34 a.m. 18 Mar 2025, 1:25 p.m.
Red-horned Spring Blacklet Red-horned Spring Blacklet - Cheilosia albipila dylan Horfield Common 19 Mar 2025, 1:34 a.m. 18 Mar 2025, 1:25 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Anywhere with Marsh Thistle such as marshland, damp grassland, wet woodland etc.

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