Dasysyrphus albostriatus
Description
The downward facing yellow bars help to identify this species, sometimes fused into inverted 'V's. Two grey stripes on the thorax are also a distinguishing feature.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It is a woodland edge species.
When to see it
Often found on warm spring days in April and May, though can be found until November.
UK Status
Widespread and quite common throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly 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