Batman Hoverfly!
The only species in its genus, Myathropa florea is a large and distinctive hoverfly found commonly throughout the UK. Mypthropa florea is known as the Dead Head Fly, and also the Batman Hoverfly due to the distinctive pattern on the thorax, which is thought to resemble a skull or the Batman logo! It is also known as the Yellow Haired Sun Fly due to its' distinctive yellow hairs!
Myathropa florea is widespread and often common throughout Britain. It can be seen from May to October (peaking July/August) in well wooded areas, and it favours large umbel flowers, but is often seen at Ivy flowers in late summer. Larvae occur in rot holes or cavities of decaying leaves amongst roots at the base of trees.
Batman Hoverfly!
The only species in its genus, Myathropa florea is a large and distinctive hoverfly found commonly throughout the UK. Mypthropa florea is known as the Dead Head Fly, and also the Batman Hoverfly due to the distinctive pattern on the thorax, which is thought to resemble a skull or the Batman logo! It is also known as the Yellow Haired Sun Fly due to its' distinctive yellow hairs!
Myathropa florea is widespread and often common throughout Britain. It can be seen from May to October (peaking July/August) in well wooded areas, and it favours large umbel flowers, but is often seen at Ivy flowers in late summer. Larvae occur in rot holes or cavities of decaying leaves amongst roots at the base of trees.