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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Sepsidae

Length 2.7 to 3.4 mm

Phenology Most months throughout year.

Identification

A small fly which is an ant mimic. It has a very shiny dark body and each wing has a dark 'shade'. There are many similar species identification in the field may not be possible. without factors such as shown Sepsis fulgens Key ID Features

Life Cycle

Vists flowers in order to obtain a carbohydrate meal. t is most associated a variety of animal dung, particularly that of Cows and Horses. These flies perform ornate circular dances noticably flashing the wings as if to attract attention

Habitat