Orange-legged Boxer

Platycheirus fulviventris

Description

Wing length 6 - 7.5mm.  A very orange species with extensive orange patches on the abdomen and orange legs. The male's front tarsi broaden abruptly. 

Habitat

Well vegetated ditches and waterside margins especially with Reed Sweet-grass. The larvae feed on aphids.

Status and distribution

Mainly southern and local where it occurs. Not common in Nottinghamshire but recorded regularly at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

April to September.

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - male - June 4th 2012

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - male - June 4th 2012

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - male - June 2nd 2018

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - male - May 20th 2018

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - male - May 28th 2018

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - female - May 28th 2018

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - female - May 28th 2018

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - female - October 17th 2024

  • Hoverfly - Platycheirus fulviventris - female - October 17th 2024