Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1830)
A fairly widespread Hoverfly over much of the UK, but seemingly uncommon in Nottinghamshire. We are aware of just a coup;le of records, including the one below, which was photographed by Peter Smith at Netherfield Ash Lagoons in May 2019.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Sphaerophoria rueppellii 
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton.  Netherfield Wildlife Group. Peter Smith. Brian Wetton. Sorby Natural History Society. Derek Whiteley.

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Updated January 2025
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