Cheilosia proxima (Zetterstedt, 1843) 
Regarded as being common across the UK, but there are not that many Nottinghamshire records we are aware of. This is a small Cheilosia and fairly distinctive due to the hairy eyes, but of course, there are similar sized and small species so identification isn't straight forward.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Cheilosia proxima    
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Brian Wetton. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Sorby Natural History Society. Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Brian Wetton.

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Updated January 2024
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