About Marmalade Hoverfly
A common hoverfly with distinctive double black bands on an orange abdomen. One of the most effective migrant pollinators.
Did You Know?
Migrates in billions from continental Europe to Britain each spring and its larvae eat astronomical numbers of aphids.
Distribution
Where Marmalade Hoverfly can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus balteatus). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/marmalade-hoverfly
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