A small (6 or 7 mm) orange bodied dagger fly.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Various habitats including meadows and well vegetated areas.

Late April to late July peaking late May.

Mainly recorded from the southern half of Britain.

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland where there are few records.