Neoascia obliqua
Distinguished from similar members of this family by the oblique markings resembling an inverted V on the abdomen segment 2.
Associated with Butterbur.
Mainly encountered in May and June.
The larvae of this species remain unknown, but other members of the genus are semi-aquatic, inhabiting accumulations of wet, organic matter.
A scarce species with records widely dispersed in England, South Wales and Scotland, becoming most frequent in northern England and Scotland.
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
03 May 2015
female
Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
17 May 2015
specimen examined (female)
Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
23 May 2015
mating pair - specimens examined
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Hoverflies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Syrphidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 03/05/2015 (Ruddoch, Paul)
- Last record:
- 23/05/2015 (Ruddoch, Paul)
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Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
23 May 2015
mating pair - specimens examined
Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
23 May 2015
mating pair - specimens examined
Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
23 May 2015
mating pair - specimens examined
Paul Ruddoch
Rhubarb Island
07 June 2015
