Suillia pallida

Suillia pallida

Description

Wing length 6-7mm. One of the larger Suillia species generally found in woodland. It is orange overall with wings that are clear except for subtle shading over the cross veins. The aristae are short plumose and the scutellum has short, dark setae over much of the upper surface, but none underneath. Males have long fine hairs under the abdomen and between the legs.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
  • Wing length 6-7mm, clear except for slight shading over cross veins
  • Orange-bodied with legs and antennae a similar colour
  • Scutellum has short, dark setae over much of the upper surface but bare at the base
  • Aristae are short plumose
Habitat

Woodland, often around fungi.

UK Status

Common

VC55 Status

Uncommon

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