Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta)
The Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta) can be found in open grassland and urban wasteland from April to November, peaking in July and August. It is common over much of Britain, though less so in the north. Migrants probably add to the British population in some years.
The larvae are predators of ground-layer aphids on a variety of plants including broadleaved crops and cereals.
Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta)
The Long Hoverfly (Sphaerophoria scripta) can be found in open grassland and urban wasteland from April to November, peaking in July and August. It is common over much of Britain, though less so in the north. Migrants probably add to the British population in some years.
The larvae are predators of ground-layer aphids on a variety of plants including broadleaved crops and cereals.