Platycheirus clypeatus (Meigen, 1822), (a hoverfly)


19 Apr 2018 at OSGR: SY98 in Dorset, England

Record Summaryfemale, by general sweeping
Found asFemale imago
Date19 April 2018
Capture methodgeneral sweeping
OS grid refOSGR: SY98
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 2° 0’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher19 Apr 2018[K]
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Notes: Tergites 3 & 4 with spots evenly separated from hind margin and fore femora with fan of graded hairs, BUT head with shiny band behind ocelli.

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