Herina nigrina

Alternative names
Herina germinationis
Description

A relatively large picture-winged fly (to 6 mm) with a unique wing pattern comprised of a dark tip, and darkened outer crossvein and an L-shaped mark that occupies the costal cells but then extends at a right angle to encompass the inner crossvein. There is no substantial basal band below the costal cell in contrast to H. lugubris. Like most other Herina species, the head has silver stripes beside the eyes, and a reddish face and frontal stripe.

Similar Species

Herina lugubris

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Good photos showing wing pattern rerquired. 

Habitat

Dry calcareous sites with sparse vegetation and brownfield sites (especially quarries). Often occurs alongside H. lugubris.

When to see it

Summer

UK Status

Fairly frequent in southern England. 

VC55 Status

Uncommon, local. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

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Flies
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
08/07/2024 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
08/07/2024 (Cann, Alan)

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