Bog Hoverfly - Sericomyia silentis

Description

This is a large and brightly marked hoverfly, with 3 pairs of wedge-shaped yellow bars and reddish-orange legs.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Prefers wet heaths, moors and woodland clearings.

When to see it

Flies between May and November.

Life History

Breeds in peaty ditches and small pools.

UK Status

It is found across most of the UK though it is not paticularly common.

VC55 Status

Quite scarce in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Hoverflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Syrphidae
Records on NatureSpot:
15
First record:
12/10/2007 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
08/09/2024 (Bell, Melinda)

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