Pellucid Fly - Volucella pellucens
Species
Description
Sometimes called the Pellucid Hoverfly, this is one of the largest flies in Britain. It has a striking ivory-white band across its middle and large dark spots on its wings.
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Habitat
Well wooded hedgerows, woods and copses where it favours Bramble flowers and umbellifers.
When to see it
May to October peaking June and July.
Life History
Its larvae live in the nests of social wasps and bumblebees, eating waste products and the bee larvae.
UK Status
Common throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Mark Skevington
Whetstone Garden - 01 September 2010 -
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Graham Calow
Broughton Astley - 24 June 2011 -
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Additional Images
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Graham Calow
Sapcote - 31 May 2009
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Graham Calow
Sapcote - 31 May 2009 -
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HAPeacock
The Orchards - 19 June 2012 -
HAPeacock
The Orchards - 19 June 2012 -
Barbara Cooper
Clawson Hill - 14 June 2012 -
HAPeacock
The Orchards - 26 June 2012 -
David Nicholls
Ratby - 24 June 2012 -
HAPeacock
The Orchards - 22 July 2012 -
Beckyboo
Outwoods - 24 July 2012
