Eriozona syrphoides

Eriozona syrphoides
male
female
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Eriozona
Species: E. syrphoides
Binomial name
Eriozona syrphoides
(Fallén, 1817)

Eriozona syrphoides is a European species of hoverfly.[1] A large, yet rare (in the UK) 'bee mimic', it can be identified by a yellow scutellum and a reddish tip to the thorax. Found near spruce plantations and rides, or near heathers, willowherbs and other purple flowers in highland Scotland, Wales and northern England between May and October. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Stubbs, Alan E.; Falk, Steven J. (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide. British Entomological & Natural History Society. pp. 253, xvpp.
  2. ↑ Brock, Paul D. (2014). A Comprehensive Guide To Insects of Britain and Ireland. Pisces Publications. p. 370.


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