Eristalinus sepulchralis (Linnaeus, 1758)
On general appearance, Eristalinus sepulchralis is immediately recognisable as being 'different' from similar, all black Hoverflies. It's general stocky build, makes it distinctive as it visits a range of flowers. Found commonly over much of the UK, this one was found at Attenborough Nature Reserve in August 2013.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Eristalinus sepulchralis
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Richard Rogers. Martin Warne. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Darren Matthews. Pauline Bradford. Brian Wetton.

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Updated January 2024
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