Dasysyrphus albostriatus

Dasysyrphus albostriatus (Fallén, 1817)
The direction and shape of the yellow bars on the abdominal segments (tergites) make this a relatively easy species to identify. Dasysyrphus albostiatus is typically an hoverfly of woodland edges and will turn up in gardens containing an abundance of nectar-bearing flowers. It is widespread throughout much of the UK, but the few Nottinghamshire records we have, mean this yet another under-recorded species.
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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Pauline Bradford. Brian Wetton. Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014. Netherfield Wildlife Group. David Shaw. Brian Wetton.

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Updated January 2024


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Dasysryphus albostriatus