Narcissus Fly

Meredon equestris

Description

Wing length 8.5 - 10mm. A bumblebee mimic which comes in a variety of colour forms.

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows. Its larvae feed on the bulbs of several species of flowers.

Status and distribution

Fairly widespread in Britain but nowhere numerous. Found from time to time on the reserve.

Best time to see

May to September.

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - July 18th 2015

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May15th 2011

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 27th 2013

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 27th 2013

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 27th 2013

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 14th 2022

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 14th 2022

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 14th 2022

  • Large Bulb Fly - Meredon equestris - male - May 15th 2022