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.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015