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Myathropa florea (Linnaeus, 1758) Wing length 7 mm to 12 mm
Flight Season April to October
A distinctive large, yellow and black hoverfly that can be regarded as a wasp mimic.
A Widespread and often common species, breeding sites are often in woodlands throughout Britain and Ireland. Larvae occur in just about anything that holds water, including any abandoned plastic containers.
Adults visit a wide range of flowers and are particularly fond of large umbel flowers. They can also be seen basking on various vegetation particularly sun-drenched leaves.
Sexes are easy to separate; the top of the female’s eyes have a larger space between them contrast to the males that meet at the top.
Read MoreFlight Season April to October
A distinctive large, yellow and black hoverfly that can be regarded as a wasp mimic.
A Widespread and often common species, breeding sites are often in woodlands throughout Britain and Ireland. Larvae occur in just about anything that holds water, including any abandoned plastic containers.
Adults visit a wide range of flowers and are particularly fond of large umbel flowers. They can also be seen basking on various vegetation particularly sun-drenched leaves.
Sexes are easy to separate; the top of the female’s eyes have a larger space between them contrast to the males that meet at the top.
