Diptera

Syrphidae

Myathropa florea

Myathropa florea - Nottinghamshire, England - August 2011

The brightly coloured wasp-mimic Myathropa florea is easily recognised by the pattern of grey markings on its thorax. It is widespread throughout the British Isles in wooded areas.

Myathropa florea - Nottinghamshire, England - August 2011