Fannia mollissima
Alternative names
Coelomyia mollissima
Description
A small fly (about 4 mm) with long curved hairs under the posterior sternites.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Various habitats.
When to see it
May be seen from early April - one of the earliest of the Fanniidae species to appear.
UK Status
Widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not know
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
22 April 2016
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
18 April 2016
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
22 April 2016
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Flies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Fanniidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 4
- First record:
- 18/04/2016 (Ruddoch, Paul)
- Last record:
- 29/04/2016 (Ruddoch, Paul)
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Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
18 April 2016
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
22 April 2016
