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Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare

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Chequered Hoverfly Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 Mar 2021, 5:02 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:40 p.m.
Chequered Hoverfly Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare dylan County Durham 15 Feb 2021, 12:37 p.m. 30 Aug 2020, 12:11 p.m.
Chequered Hoverfly Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare dylan Blaise Castle 4 Aug 2022, 12:57 p.m. 3 Aug 2022, 5:35 p.m.
Chequered Hoverfly Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare dylan Laundry Lane 15 Dec 2021, 5:33 p.m. 2 Aug 2021, 11:10 a.m.
Chequered Hoverfly Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare dylan County Durham 15 Feb 2021, 12:37 p.m. 30 Aug 2020, 12:11 p.m.
Chequered Hoverfly Chequered Hoverfly - Melanostoma scalare dylan County Durham 15 Feb 2021, 12:37 p.m. 30 Aug 2020, 12:11 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Flight period: April to November mainly June to August. Habitat includes: gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries, road side verges, woodland, scrubs, hedgerows, etc. Diet: Adults: pollen and nectar, Larvae = predators of other small invertebrates in leaf litter and grass tussocks.