Eupeodes lundbecki

Description

This hoverfly is similar to a number of other species and detailed examination is required.  Preferably a specimen should be retained.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Detailed examination is required and photographs should be included.  Preferably a specimen should be retained.

Habitat

A rare migrant to Britain.

When to see it

Spring and early summer.

UK Status

Rare migrant.

VC55 Status

Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

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Species profile

Species group:
Hoverflies
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Syrphidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
25/04/2019 (Gaten, Ted)
Last record:
25/04/2019 (Gaten, Ted)

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