Platycheirus peltatus

*Platycheirus peltatus* (Fabricius, 1794)
Probably more common across Nottinghamshire than the distribution map would suggest and this is largely down to difficulties in identification (as there are many similar species) but also a lack of interest in our Dipterous fauna. Generally found in meadows, woodland rides and clearings etc, the one below, appeared in a Kirkby-in-Ashfield garden, where it was found and photographed by David Shaw in August 2020.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Andy Godfrey (2006 Sherwood Heath SSSI invertebrate survey). Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Netherfield Wildlife Group. David Shaw. Brian Wetton. Sorby Natural History Society. Derek Whiteley.

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Updated January 2025