| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | LEUCOZONA GLAUCIA |
| VERNACULAR NAME: | HOVER FLY |
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| Fig 1 |
| DESCRIPTION | Wing length 8 -11mm. The black stigma, large oblong markings on tergite 2 and the thin narrow bands on tergites 3 and 4 almost confirm the identity of this species.The yellow scuttellum and dark line down the yellow frons add to complete the ID process. |
| BEHAVIOUR | Can be seen in mixed groups of Hoverflies on the flowerheads of Umbellifers and the like. |
| DISTRIBUTION | Local throughout. |
| HABITAT | Woodland rides and hedgerows. |
| PERIOD | May to October. |