Spring Epistrophe

Epistrophe eligans

TQ4793 10/04/2024 ©Raymond Small

A species mainly seen in spring which can be rather variable regarding the level of the yellow striping on its abdomen. Some specimens, especially males, can be almost totally black, but the overall pattern is normally similar. This Hoverfly has a preference for sunny woodland rides and hedges where it can be found resting on brambles. Eyes close together indicate a male.

TQ4793 10/04/2024 ©Raymond Small

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