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| | | Helophilus pendulus | | Helophilus pendulus belong to the family hoverflies (Syrphidae) in the order two-winged flies (Diptera). This species is widespread in Europe and Asia. | | |
| | | | Adult Helophilus pendulus reach body lengths of 10 - 14 mm. Their faces are yellow and have a wide black stripe in the middle. The antennae are black with yellow bristles. The thorax is black with 4 longitudinal yellow stripes. The scutellum is brown. Helophilus pendulus have pale wings with a dark patch at the edge. The wings have a slight brownish tint. The abdomen has a black base colour and a striking marking on its surface in yellow, white, red and brown. The legs of Helophilus pendulus are yellow, with black and red sequences. The hind legs are broader. | | |
| | | | The adults are found at almost all altitudes and in most habitats (though wet habitats are preferred) and they move around a lot. From July to October they migrate in a southwestern or southern direction. | | |
| | | | The larvae of Helophilus pendulus are called rat-tailed maggots and live in muddy waters (including slurry pits) where they feed on rotting organic substrates. They breathe through a long ‘snorkel’ attached to the end of their abdomen which runs to the surface of the water. | | |
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| | | Description of images / photos | | 1. | Helophilus pendulus | | 2. | Hoverfly - Helophilus pendulus | | 3. | Helophilus pendulus mating | | 4. | Hoverflies mating - Helophilus pendulus |
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