Limnellia fallax

Description

A very tiny (2 or 3 mm) fly with distinctively patterned wings. There are other similar members in this family and detailed examination is necessary to arrive at a safe id.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

This is a member of the Ephydridae or ‘shore flies’ which are found around seashores and the shores of inland lakes and ponds.

When to see it

Thought to be all year round.

UK Status

This appears to be the least common British species of Limnellia but the family may be under recorded and even unnoticed due to its very small size.

VC55 Status

Rare or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Flies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Ephydridae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
07/03/2018 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
07/03/2018 (Calow, Graham)

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