Baccha elongata
Description
Easily identified by its thin body and bulbous end.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It favours woodland rides and hedgerows, seeking out sunny patches.
When to see it
It can be found from April to September.
Life History
The larvae predate aphids
UK Status
This is a common hoverfly throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015