Hydrellia
Description
Most Hydrellia species are gall causers on aquatic plants. They are generally very small (c. 3mm) and difficult to identify to species level.
Identification difficulty
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Habitat
Around wetland habitats - often resting on aquatic plants.
UK Status
Common.
VC55 Status
Common.
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
09 May 2026
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
09 May 2026
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true fly (Diptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Ephydridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 09/05/2026 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 09/05/2026 (Nicholls, David)
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