Eristalis intricarius

''Eristalis intricarius'' is a European species of hoverfly. It is a furry bee mimic, superficially resembling ''Merodon'', though ''Merodon'' have all black leg tibiae, as opposed to partly yellow. ''E. intricarius'' is somewhat variable in colour pattern, and some attempts at naming varieties have been tentatively made. Flight time of adults in the UK are from March to September. It is generally widespread, but in seldom seen in large numbers. Habitat is woodland or marshland.