Syritta pipiens

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Syritta
Species: S. pipiens

A common member of the Syritta tribe of hoverflies. This is the only member found in the UK. Commonly called the Thick-legged Hoverfly, from its distinctive broad hind femora.

Flight period March - October.