Tapered Drone Fly

Eristalis pertinax

TQ4792 03/04/2024 ©Raymond Small
Flies from April until October, a fairly common sight on hedgerows and along woodland rides. The eyes separated by a gap indicates a female. This species has pale front legs and there are usually orange markings on tergite 2 which are often brighter in summer specimens.

TQ4792 03/04/2024 ©Raymond Small

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