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Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger

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Common Spotted Field Syrph Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger dylan Laundry Lane 2 Apr 2021, 6:59 p.m. 2 Apr 2021, 12:54 p.m.
Common Spotted Field Syrph Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger dylan Laundry Lane 4 Apr 2023, 11:43 a.m. 3 Apr 2023, 3:54 p.m.
Common Spotted Field Syrph Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger dylan Laundry Lane 18 Nov 2020, 9:21 p.m. 28 May 2019, 2:39 p.m.
Common Spotted Field Syrph Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger dylan Laundry Lane 2 Apr 2021, 6:59 p.m. 2 Apr 2021, 12:53 p.m.
Common Spotted Field Syrph Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger dylan Laundry Lane 2 Apr 2021, 6:59 p.m. 2 Apr 2021, 12:54 p.m.
Common Spotted Field Syrph Common Spotted Field Syrph - Eupeodes luniger dylan Laundry Lane 2 Apr 2021, 6:59 p.m. 2 Apr 2021, 12:54 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK but mainly in the South. Habitat includes: gardens parks, allotments, cemeteries, meadows, fields, road side verges, hedgerows, woodland rides. Flight period: March to November (Migrant species). Wing length: 6.5-10mm. Diet: Adults = Nectar and Pollen from various plants including Dandelions. Larvae = Aphids on a variety of plants.