Moth Flies - Psychodidae
There are 99 UK species in the Psychodidae family. They are typically small with pointed, hairy wings. They are particularly difficult to identify to species so this entry is solely to provide an illustration of the group in general. You can record a generic Owl Midge on NatureSpot by selecting Psychodidae on the form. We would welcome records of owl midge species but the identification of these would need to be confirmed by an expert.
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The Spearwort Fields
18 September
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
15 April 2018
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Species profile
- Common names
- Indet. Mothfly, Owl midges & moth flies
- Species group:
- Craneflies, Gnats & Midges
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Psychodidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 93
- First record:
- 07/10/2016 (Gould, David)
- Last record:
- 01/03/2025 (Hunt, Graham)
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David Gould
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07 October 2016
12 Jun Spearwort Flds
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The Spearwort Fields
18 September
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The Spearwort Fields
06 May
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The Spearwort Fields
26 May
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Narborough Bog
11 September
Andy's Rutland
Empingham garden
15 April 2018
Mike Higgott
County Hall
18 April 2018
