Scaeva selenitica (Meigen, 1822)
A fairly large species which is extremely similar to Eupeodes luniger. However, Scaeva selenitica is noticably larger and also quite a confiding hoverfly. It favours Pine plantations such as Clipstone Old Qaurter in Sherwood Forest, where this one was photographed in early July 2008.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Scaeva selenitica
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Netherfield Wildlife Group. Trevor and Dilys Pendleton (Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014). Derek Whiteley. Brian Wetton.

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Updated January 2024
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