Helophilus trivittatus.

walwyn Mon, 04/06/2009 - 18:58
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Helophilus trivittatus, hoverfly, eristalini

Helophilus trivittatus, hoverfly, eristalini

 

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Helophilus
Species: H. pendulus

 

Larger and longer than other species, the yellow patch on the sides is pronounced in both sexes. The face including the central stripe is entirely yellow.

 

Flight period: May - October.

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