Noon Fly

Noon Fly - Mesembrina meridiana

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Description

This large fly is easily identified by the jet black colour adorned with orange-gold on the base of its wings, on its feet and on its face.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Well wooded and well vegetated areas, where it likes to sun-bathe on plant leaves, fences, trees and even on the ground.

When to see it

Late summer and autumn.

Life History

It breeds in dung.

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland

  • Mike Higgott
    County Hall
    21 April 2017
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    07 May 2009
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    20 September 2013
  • David Nicholls
    Martinshaw Wood
    01 October 2004
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby
    29 September 2006
  • Barbara Cooper
    Clawson Hill
    21 May 2012

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