Campiglossa malaris

Campiglossa malaris

Description

Campiglossa malaris is a small fruit fly with brown and white mottled wings.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and examination of the specimen may be necessary.

Habitat

It is associated with Ragworts, mainly Senecio erucifolius, but also Senecio jacobaea and may be found in dryish grassy places where these species occur.

When to see it

May to August.

UK Status

Quite widespread in England and Wales, but not particularly common.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records