Dasysyrphus venustus
Description
The yellow bars reach the margins of the abdomen with inflated inner ends, so appearing to curve upwards.
Similar Species
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Favours woodland margins.
When to see it
It flies from April to September, peaking May and early June, and is most commonly seen in spring.
UK Status
This species is widespread in most of Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David NichollsGrace Dieu12 May 2009male Field near Granitethorpe Quarry Sapcote SP49409376 (taken 3.5.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote03 May 2009male
HAPeacockGoss Meadows24 April 2012female
HAPeacockLeicester Garden08 May 2012
 Field near Granitethorpe Quarry Sapcote SP49409376 (taken 3.5.2009).JPG)
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David NichollsMartinshaw Wood30 June 2006female
David NichollsNarborough Bog02 May 2011
David NichollsNarborough Bog02 May 2011
HAPeacockLeicester Garden08 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden08 May 2012
HAPeacockLeicester Garden08 May 2012
Kate NightingalePuddledyke15 June 2015
