Marmalade Hoverfly

Episyrphus balteatus

About

The marmalade hoverfly is the UK's most recognisable hoverfly, with distinctive double orange and single dark bands. Millions migrate from continental Europe each autumn.

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Quick Facts

Category: Insect
Latin name: Episyrphus balteatus
IUCN Status: LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.