Fannia mollissima

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

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

All NatureSpot records