Haematopota pluvialis

*Haematopota pluvialis* (Linnaeus, 1758)
A familiar fly to many walkers and those who enjoy being in the countryside. With a very keen bite that will draw blood, Haematopota pluvialis (known as the Notch-horned Cleg) is widespread in wooded areas and damp meadows across most of Nottinghamshire.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. NBGRC. David Shaw. Sorby Natural History Society. Derek Whiteley.

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Updated January 2025