Hoverfly - Cheilosia Illustrata
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 25th July 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 8th July 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens.
Taken at
Baron's Haugh
on 26th May 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens.
Hoverfly - Cheilosia Illustrata.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Cheilosia illustrata.
Diptera.
Syrphidae.
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Length:
Wing Length:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature
:
Roots of large Hogweed plants.
Nectar, Pollen
9 - 12 mm
8.5 - 10.25 mm
Hedgerows and woodland edge, usually on umbelifer
flowers of Hogweed and Angelica.
April - September.