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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Syrphidae
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Phenology It is found from April to November, peaking in August.
Identification A small, narrow built hoverfly of creamy-white spots in pairs. Identofication should be with Caution due to similars.
Life Cycle It breeds on umbellifers where larvae predate aphids - aphidophagous - with preference for Cavariella aphids on white umbells.
Habitat Any damp aspect hedgreow or meadow supporting the associated umbelifer near woodland margins , supporting flowers of Heracleum and Angelica
