Bog Hoverfly

Bog Hoverfly - Sericomyia silentis

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Description

This is a large and brightly marked hoverfly, with 3 pairs of wedge-shaped yellow bars and reddish-orange legs.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Prefers wet heaths, moors and woodland clearings.

When to see it

Flies between May and November.

Life History

Breeds in peaty ditches and small pools.

UK Status

It is found across most of the UK though it is not paticularly common.

VC55 Status

Quite scarce in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Kate Nightingale
    Ulverscroft
    21 June 2016
  • Kate Nightingale
    Cropston garden
    03 September 2021
  • Kate Nightingale
    Newtown Linford - private site off of Ulverscroft Lane
    08 August 2020
  • David Nicholls
    Bradgate Park
    12 October 2007
  • David Nicholls
    Bardon Hill
    20 August 2021
  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common
    01 September 2010

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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