Lispocephala brachialis explained

Lispocephala brachialis is a fly from the family Muscidae.^{[1] [2]}

Description

A small fly of 4–5.5mm, and distinctly more yellow that other species of the same genus. All tarsi dark at the apex. Legs are yellow, apart from the front femora.^[2]

Distribution

Rare in Great Britain (England only),^[3] More common in Central and Southern Europe, as far south as North Africa.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M.. 1968 . Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae . 118. Royal Entomological Society of London. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. 10. London..
2. Book: Gregor, F. . Rozkosny, R. . Bartak, M. . Vanhara, J. . 2002 . The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. 280. Masaryk University. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. 107. Masaryk..
3. Web site: Lispocephala brachialis on the Dipterist Forum Web Site . Dipterist Forum . 2009-10-15 .