Marmalade Hoverfly

Episyrphus balteatus

Marmalade Fly Episyrphus balteatus

TQ4792 03/03/2025 ©Raymond Small

The Marmalade Hoverfly is the commonest British hoverfly. Its colouration is influenced by temperature with darker specimens often seen during colder months and brighter specimens appearing in summer.

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