Large tiger hoverfly

Helophilus trivittatus
Hoverflies (Syrphidae)

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Large yellow black hoverfly, black white striped breast, lemon yellow rear with distinctive black markings and 2 white markings at the rear. 

Prefers moist areas, living on nectar. Larvae live in the water feeding on bacteria and are equipped with a long breathing tube.

⇔ l. 12-18 mm

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≈ The HELOPHILUS PENDULUS (Dangling sun-lover) is a little smaller with a thin black nose line, the rear has more white markings. 
≈ The EPISYRPHUS BALTEATUS (Marmalade hoverfly) is dark yellow on the rear with different markings and a bronze coloured breast.

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