Suillia affinis
Suillia affinis
Description
c7mm. An orange fly with dark markings on the wings. Larger than many other Suillia species. Distinguished by a combination of features such as the hairy scutellum and plumose arista (see ID Checklist below).
Similar Species
Other Suillia species.
Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
- c7mm
- Orange with black wing markings
- Hairs over most of the scutellum dorsal surface
- Proepisternal hairs present above the base of the front coxa
- Fore and hind tibiae darkened apically
- Aristae long plumose
Recording advice
Detailed photographs. We recommend that your specimen is verified by an expert before submitting to NatureSpot (such as via the UK Diptera Facebook page).
Habitat
Woodland.
When to see it
Can be found all year, mainly in woodland.
UK Status
Fairly common and widespread.
VC55 Status
Uncommon or under-recorded.
Further Information
CAPochin
Shady Lane Arboretum
22 May 2025
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Additional images
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