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Peplomyza litura


This was beaten from Oak and seemed quite distinctive tempting me to see if I could work out what it was. Having noted a likeness to Peplomyza litura, but not knowing what similar confusion species might exist (if any), I keyed it using Mike Hackston's key to Lauxaniidae.

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Peplomyza litura showing position of ocellar bristles, Wendling Beck Environment Project (Norfolk, UK), 13th May 2024