Platycheirus manicatus

Platycheirus manicatus

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Description

This species has a less shiny thorax than other Platycheirus species and with large, rounded yellow spots on the abdomen.

Similar Species

There are several similar hoverflies with yellow spots so care is needed to note their shape and size.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Dry open grassland, and even in gardens.

When to see it

April to November peaking in June.

UK Status

Widespread and common throughout Britain..

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Andy's Rutland
    Empingham garden
    26 April 2024
  • David Nicholls
    Ullesthorpe Stewardship Farm
    02 September 2011
    male
  • David Nicholls
    20 Acre Piece
    11 May 2012
    female
  • David Nicholls
    20 Acre Piece
    11 May 2012

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

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