Pericoma nubila
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.
Other members of the Psychodidae family.
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,
Associated with slurry, manure and compost.
Flight period is mainly between March and September.
Quite common and widespread in England and Wales.
Rarely recorded In Leicestershire & Rutland.
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Harecroft Crescent
16 March 2024
Male - specimen examined
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- Craneflies, Gnats & Midges
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- Records on NatureSpot:
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- First record:
- 16/03/2024 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 16/03/2024 (Calow, Graham)
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