Banded Meliscaeva - Meliscaeva cinctella
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Species Description
Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK but most common on the Western side of the UK. Life story: The larvae are predators of various arboreal aphids. Flight period: April to November (peaks August to September). Flowers visited: Brambles, Umbellifers, Thistles, Devil's-bit Scabious. Other names include: American Thin-tail Fly.