Trypeta artemisiae

Trypeta artemisiae

Description

A distinctive yellowy orange coloured fruit fly with wings that are heavily patterned with dark blotches.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed.

Habitat

To be found where the larval host plants are located.

When to see it

Summer and autumn.

Life History

Host plants include Mugwort, Tansy, Ragwort, Feverfew and Hemp Agrimony. The larvae mine the leaves and live within them until ready to pupate when they leave the mine.

UK Status

Widespread in England but not well recorded.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

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

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records