This is a relatively small hoverfly with grey-silver spots, though in the male these can have a bronze tint. The 'pale foot' refers to the pale swelling in the front tibia (foot) of the male; however other Platycheirus species have this too.

Hedgerows and gardens.

March to November, peaking in May/early June and again in July/August.

The larvae are found on low growing bushes where they eat aphids.

Common and widespread in Britain.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.