Eupeodes corollae
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Eupeodes corollae is a fly from the hoverfly family (Syrphidae).
features
The flies have a body length of 7-10.5 mm. The species shows a sexual dimorphism typical for many flies . The compound eyes touch each other in the males, while they are apart in the females. The pattern of spots on the abdomen is also different. The females have comma-like yellow spots on the side of the tergites 3 and 4, while these are square in shape and are wider in the males and often merge into one another. The spots extend to the outer edge of the tergite. There are also two lateral spots on the second tergite. There are narrower yellow transverse bands on the rear tergites. The thorax is brownish, the scutellum is golden and has yellow hairs. The front is yellow. The legs are yellow-orange in color.
distribution
The species is distributed across Europe, even Iceland . The occurrence extends along the African sea coast to South Africa and the eastern Palearctic (Far East of Russia, China, Japan and Taiwan ).
Way of life
The hoverflies are usually seen on flowering plants in fields, paths and hedges. The flight time lasts from March to November. They are most common in July and August. The hoverfly species is known for its migratory behavior . The larvae feed on aphids .
Similar species
- Eupeodes luniger - the yellow spots do not extend to the edge of the tergite
Individual evidence
- ↑ Eupeodes corollae . www.commanster.eu. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ↑ a b Migrant Hoverfly - Eupeodes corollae . www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ↑ a b Eupeodes corollae in Fauna Europaea. Retrieved November 16, 2018
Web links
- Eupeodes corollae at www.biolib.cz