Green Gem
Green Gem - Microchrysa flavicornis
Description
Length 3 to 5 mm. This is a small soldier fly usually has a brilliant green abdomen and thorax with mainly yellow antennae.
Similar Species
M. polita - abdomen darker (blackish green) and all-black antennae.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed.
Habitat
Well vegetated areas.
When to see it
June to August.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Gould
Aylestone Meadows
15 August 2014
female
David Nicholls
Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
10 June 2011
male
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