Tapered Drone Fly
TQ4792 03/04/2024 ©Raymond Small
Eristalis pertinax
Flies from April until October and is a fairly common sight on hedgerows and along woodland rides. This species has pale front legs and there are usually orange markings on tergite 2 which are often brighter in summer specimens. Eyes separated by a gap indicate a female.
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