Baccha elongata

Baccha elongata

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Description
Easily identified by its thin body and bulbous end.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
It favours woodland rides and hedgerows, seeking out sunny patches.
When to see it
It can be found from April to September.
Life History
The larvae predate aphids
UK Status
This is a common hoverfly throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
  • David Nicholls
    Bardon Hill
    05 May 2006
    male
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    21 May 2009
    female
  • AJ Cann
    Jubilee Walk Leire
    07 May 2017
  • HAPeacock
    Leicester Garden
    01 August 2013
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    01 November 2015
  • Paul Ruddoch
    Melton Country Park
    26 May 2015
    female

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