Episyrphus balteatus

This is one of the most distinctive of Britain's hoverflies. It is also one of the most abundant and most recorded species. The two photographs below were taken at Brockholes Wetland Reserve, Lancashire, on 11th July 2011.

 

The following two photographs were taken in a suburban garden, Darwen, Lancashire on 6th October 2012.

Episyrphus balteatus

This is one of the most distinctive British hoverflies. It is one of the most abundant and most recorded species. The two photographs were taken at Brockholes Wetland Reserve on 11 July 2011.

 

 

 

The following photographs were taken in a Suburban Garden, Darwen, Lancashire on 6th October 2012.