Pericoma nubila

Pericoma nubila

Description

Psychodidae are typically small with pointed, hairy wings. They are particularly difficult to identify to species level which usually requires detailed examination of a male. If this has not taken place please add you record to our Psychodidae (genus only) page.

Similar Species

Other members of the Psychodidae family.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed examination of a male is necessary to identify to species level.  If this has not taken place please add you record to our Psychodidae (genus only) page,

Habitat

Associated with slurry, manure and compost.

When to see it

Flight period is mainly between March and September.

UK Status

Quite common and widespread in England and Wales.

VC55 Status

Rarely recorded In Leicestershire & Rutland.

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