Hoverfly - Melanogaster Hirtella
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 16th May 2018 using a Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Baron's Haugh on 20th June 2016 using a Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File

Taken at Baron's Haugh on 19th August 2015 using a Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 16th September 2015 using Nikon D5200 - 18-55 mm
lens with Raynox DCR-250 Macro Attachment.		 Fact File
Hoverfly - Melanogaster Hirtella.
Species:
Order:
Family:		 Melanogaster hirtella.
Diptera.
Syrphidae.
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Wings:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
 The larvae are aquatic.
Pollen/ Nectar.
5 - 7 mm long
Rich marshes and watersides with emergent vegetation.
May - mid August