Chrysotoxum arcuatum
A distinctive hoverfly found in open woodland and heathland areas. C. arcuatum is widespread in more northern parts of the UK. There are several similarly marked species which can cause an identification headache, but this hoverfly is distinguished by the long black hairs on the eyes. The one in the photographs came to an MV light trap in Sherwood Forest on August 3rd 2008.
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