Furry Dronefly

Eristalis intricarius

Description

Wing length 8 - 12mm. A very furry, bumblebee mimic with an orange scutellum, but otherwise a very variable body pattern. Females always have a white tail.

Habitat

Wet woodlands, especially where Sallow is common. The larvae are rat-tailed and develop in ponds in rotting vegetation.

Status and distribution

Widespread and fairly common throughout Britain. Common on the reserve, look along the Lower Path or near any flowering Sallow.

Best time to see

March to November.

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - female - August 9th 2011

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - female - August 8th 2012

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - female - August 9th 2011

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - female - August 18th 2019

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - female - July 29th 2012

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - August 7th 2012

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - August 14th 2012

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - August 8th 2012

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - August 8th 2012

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - March 24th 2022

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - March 24th 2022

  • Furry Dronefly - Eristalis intricarius - male - June 18th 2023