Marmalade Hoverfly
Episyrphus balteatus
A small orange-and-black hoverfly often seen in gardens, hedgerows, meadows, and crop edges where flowers are abundant. Adults feed mainly on nectar and pollen, hovering with remarkable control before settling on open blooms. Though harmless and unable to sting, its wasp-like banding can make predators think twice. Its larvae are useful predators of aphids, making the species important for natural pest control.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Marmalade Hoverfly