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Black and White Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri) It is believed that this species is not a permanent resident but arrives here as a migrant and then breeds here. Geotagged,Scaeva pyrasti,Scaeva pyrastri,Syrphidae,United Kingdom,hoverflies,hoverfly Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Black and White Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri)

It is believed that this species is not a permanent resident but arrives here as a migrant and then breeds here.

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The Pied Hover Fly

"Scaeva pyrastri" is a European species of hoverfly. It is a large distinctive fly with three pairs of white comma markings on the abdomen, these are yellow on "Scaeva selenitica". Adults are common visitors to flowers. The larvae feed on aphids.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall
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By Bridget Charity Rendall

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Uploaded Oct 10, 2012. Captured in Barton Ln, Exeter, Devon EX2, UK.
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