Platycheirus clypeatus
Wing length 5 to 7.5 mm. P. clypeatus is rather broader bodied than other similar species, but careful examination is necessary to ensure correct identification.
Various habitats, including both dry grassland and wet meadows, or even woodland rides.
April to October, peaking in July and August.
One of the most common and widespread hoverflies in Britain.
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
The Grange Fields, Broughton Astley
21 May 2015
female - specimen examined
David Nicholls
Wirlybones Wood
05 May 2012
Graham Calow
Wykin Canal Towpath
12 May 2015
female specimen examined
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Hoverflies
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Syrphidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 5
- First record:
- 05/05/2012 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 15/05/2016 (Calow, Graham)
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