Eristalis abusivus
This species is very similar to E. arbustorum, sharing the variation in colour and pattern on the abdomen. It can be distinguished by a close look at the arista (the very thin projection from its antennae), which is virtually hairless. Also the mid tibia is entirely pale whereas the other similar species have a dark tip to their mid tibia.
Marshland and coastal areas.
March to October peaking in July.
Larvae have been reported from the mud at the edge of a pond.
It is widespread in the UK and tends to be more common at coastal areas.
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft NR
02 May 2008
female
egaten
Thurlaston garden
15 August 2018
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft NR
02 May 2008
female
egaten
Thurlaston garden
15 August 2018
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Hoverflies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Syrphidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 02/05/2008 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 15/08/2018 (Gaten, Ted)
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