Black Colonel
Black Colonel - Odontomyia tigrina
Description
Odontomyia tigrina is a medium-sized soldierfly with a black body. (see 'Further Information' link below)
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Good quality photographs required.
Habitat
Usually associated with coastal marsh areas, but occasionally recorded further inland near wet areas, ditches etc.
When to see it
Peak time for adults is May and June.
UK Status
Widespread but local in England south of The Wash.
VC55 Status
Infrequently recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
GHunt
Oadby Pool
05 June 2024
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Additional images
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