Stripe-faced Dronefly - Eristalis nemorum
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Stripe-faced Dronefly - Eristalis nemorum | dylan | Blaise Castle | 4 Aug 2023, 1:58 a.m. | 3 Aug 2023, 6:29 p.m. | |
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Stripe-faced Dronefly - Eristalis nemorum | dylan | Max Bog | 5 Jul 2023, 1:01 a.m. | 23 Jun 2023, 3:19 p.m. | |
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Stripe-faced Dronefly - Eristalis nemorum | dylan | Max Bog | 5 Jul 2023, 1:01 a.m. | 23 Jun 2023, 3:20 p.m. |
Species Description
Widespread ad frequent throughout the UK. Habitats include: meadows, gardens, allotments, parks, cemeteries, wasteland etc. Other names include: Eristalis interruptus. Identification: Has a black stripe down the middle of its face and a small, compact wing stigma. Flight period: April to October, peaks in July and August. Diet: Pollen and Nectar from Ragworts, Thistles and Umbellifers. Rat-tailed larvae develop in organically-rich wet locations such as pools, ditches, farmyard drains etc.