Trichocera major

Trichocera major

Description

A large Brown bodied winter gnat species.

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
  • Sharply curved Anal wing vein characteristic of Winter Gnats
  • Wing length 7 - 9.5mm
  • Brownish body
  • Female - Long ovipositor with very slight curve

Recording advice

Detailed examination is necessary to identify to species level. 

When to see it

September to January

UK Status

Widespread but with sparse records

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records