Oxycera rara
Oxycera rara is one of around 50 UK species of Soldier Flies. Easily mistaken at first for Hoverflies, these often brightly coloured insects are frequently found resting on foliage. This Oxycera rara was found in a shaded area of Warsop Main Pit Top in July 2009.
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UK distribution of Oxycera rara
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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