Hoverfly -  Parhelophilus versicolor
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 26th May 2024 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.   ( New ) Fact File


Hoverfly - Parhelophilus versicolor.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Local names:		 Parhelophilus versicolor.
Diptera.
Syrphidae.
Larval Food:
Adult Food:
Wingspan:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
 		Aquatic. Feeds on micro-organisms under the water surface.
Pollen, Nectar.
7 - 9 mm.
Wetland. Fen, marsh and reed beds.
May - August