Cheilosia illustrata
Description
A furry bumblebee mimic with a dark wing cloud. Body is usually pale haired with a black band across the centre of the thorax, and another across tergite 3. It is typically seen settled with its wings closed tightly over its back.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Hedgerows and woodland edge, usually on umbelifer flowers of Hogweed and Angelica.
When to see it
April to September, peaking in July.
Life History
Larvae tunnel the roots of large Hogweed plants in autumn.
UK Status
Very common throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015