Melangyna umbellatarum
Description
A small, narrowly built hoverfly with pairs of creamy-white spots.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Usually seen around umbellifers such as Hogweed.
When to see it
It is found from April to November, peaking in August.
Life History
It breeds on umbellifers where its larvae predate aphids.
UK Status
It is a widespread species in Britain but isn't commonly found north of Yorkshire.
VC55 Status
Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park26 August 2015 Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4858 9298 (taken 12.8.2009)..JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote12 August 2009female
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park26 August 2015
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park26 August 2015
Paul RuddochMelton Country Park26 August 2015
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood14 October 2005
 Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4858 9298 (taken 12.8.2009)..JPG)
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