Scarce in England and Wales, rare in Scotland
| Region |
Main date range |
Extreme dates |
| North |
Unknown |
27-31 August* |
| South |
Unknown |
19 June - 19 September |
*Malaise trap date range.
Summary: has mainly been found in association with base-rich grassland. One of the few barkfly species that is not associated with trees.
Associations:
- Conifer/evergreen branches: gorse.
- Other microhabitats: chalk turf, coastal grassland, haystack, in Lasius flavus nest, limestone grassland and under stones.
Sampling techniques: hand searching, malaise trap, pitfall trap, sweep netting, vacuum sampling and water trap.
