Syrphus torvus

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Description

Very similar to other Syrphus species and is best identified by the presence of hairs on the eyes.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Found in gardens, hedgerows, waste ground and many other habitats.

When to see it

March to November - It is often the earliest Syrphus species to emerge in the spring, has a peak in April with a second peak in July and is sometimes one of the commoner hoverflies in autumn, having a third peak in October.

UK Status

Fairly frequent throughout Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    16 April 2010
    male
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    16 April 2010
    male

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Species profile

Species group:
Hoverflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Syrphidae
Records on NatureSpot:
15
First record:
04/08/2004 (Gaten, Ted)
Last record:
04/11/2022 (Pochin, Christine)

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  • HAPeacock
    Leicester Garden
    08 August 2010
  • HAPeacock
    Leicester Garden
    08 August 2010