Description
Body length 9.5 – 13mm. A black and green species with slightly smoked wings with a long black stigma.
Habitat
Woodland edge and hedgerows plus flowery meadows. The adults feed on pollen and nectar and some small insects. The larvae feed on a variety of plants, including Buttercups.
Status and Distribution
Common and widespread in Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best Time to See
May to July.
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