Parhelophilus frutetorum
One of a group of very similar hoverflies, P. frutetorum is a very common species in the Eakring area. It favours areas where Bulrush grows, but does wander away from breeding sites and occurs in Lound Wood and Eakring Meadows at Eakring. Good numbers were found recently emerged in mid-May 2006. The one pictured was one of many on the wing during early May 2006 at Eakring Flash.
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UK distribution of Parhelophilus frutetorum
 

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