Dasysyrphus pinastri
Dasyrsryphus pinastri is a well marked hoverfly, tending to frequent areas of Pine within woodlands. Like most species, D. pinastri is fond of visiting flowers found along woodland rides and is widely scattered throughout much of the UK, in particular northern and western areas. This example was discovered low down on the trunk of one of Sherwood Forests ancient Oaks and was particularly confiding during a period of light rain. Photographed 06/05/06.
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UK distribution of Dasysyrphus pinastri
 

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