Sericomyia silentis (Harris, [1776])
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A large hoverfly which is widespread across the UK, but commoner in the north and west. Often found in damp areas such as bogs, it was a surprise to find this hoverfly near Budby Pumping Station in September 2011 and again more recently, along a disused railway line at Market Warsop in 2014. Probably quite common around much of Nottinghamshire, though it's status is unknown.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Sericomyia silentis
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Richard Rogers. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. David Shaw.  Pauline Bradford. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Brian Wetton. Nick and Samantha Brownley.

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Updated January 2024
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