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Long Hoverflies
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Scientific name: Sphaerophoria scripta
Size: Wingspan approximately 15mm. Body up to 22mm
Distribution: Found in most parts of England, Wales, and parts of Scotland
Months seen: May to November
Life span: Up to 6 weeks
Habitat: Meadows, gardens and waste ground
Food: Nectar and pollen
Special features: The male Long hoverflies get their name from their long, narrow cylindrical body which is noticably longer than the wings. The females have a broader body. The markings can vary, but generally the abdomen is yellow with four black bands
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