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Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus

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Meadow Field Syrph Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus dylan Bristol 6 May 2022, 5:22 p.m. 5 May 2022, 3:01 p.m.
Meadow Field Syrph Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus dylan South Gloucester 20 Dec 2020, 8:45 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 4:53 p.m.
Meadow Field Syrph Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus dylan South Gloucester 20 Dec 2020, 8:45 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 4:53 p.m.
Meadow Field Syrph Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 27 May 2021, 8:15 p.m. 27 May 2021, 1:35 p.m.
Meadow Field Syrph Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus dylan Bristol 6 May 2022, 5:22 p.m. 5 May 2022, 3:01 p.m.
Meadow Field Syrph Meadow Field Syrph - Eupeodes latifasciatus dylan Bristol 6 May 2022, 5:22 p.m. 5 May 2022, 3:01 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the South being more localised North. Habitat includes: Damp, Flower-rich places with lots of Aphids such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, meadows, fields, roadside verges, wasteland, hedgerows, scrub, woodland etc. Flight period: March to October, peaking in March. Lengths: Wings = 6.5 - 8.5mm.

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