Limnellia quadrata
Limnellia quadrata
Description
A very tiny (2 or 3 mm) fly with distinctively patterned wings.
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
Widespread and probably fairly frequent in Britain, but little recorded and probably unnoticed due to its very small size.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland unknown.
Mike Higgott
Anstey garden
08 January 2020
Mike Higgott
County Hall
04 November 2016
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
27 January 2013
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
27 January 2013
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
10 January 2013
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