Syrphus ribesii

Habitat: Ubiquitous

Size: Wing length 7-10mm

Species account: One of three common and similar looking Syrphus species. Males have bare eyes, distinguishing them from torvus, but are very similar to vitripennis males. The basal cells of the wings are completely covered in microtrichia and the anterior surface of the femur has black hairs. Females are more easily distinguished by the entirely yellow hind femora, although this trait is shared with the recent colonist rectus.