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

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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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