ABH: 28.019

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  12-16mm

Flight Period:  May - June

Observations: Larvae feed on dead wood. Adults can be seen flying on sunny days

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Very common almost everywhere, flies in bright sunshine

First Record:  1901, Wallis