Eristalis interruptus
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Eristalis interruptus is a Europe
an species of hoverfly
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are aquatic, and of the Rat-tailed maggot
type. Adults are often seen visiting flowers. Flight period in the United Kingdom
is from April to October, peaking around July and August.
Europe
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an species of hoverfly
Hoverfly
Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods...
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Biology
The larvaeLarvae
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are aquatic, and of the Rat-tailed maggot
Rat-tailed maggot
Rat-tailed maggots are the larvae of some species of hoverfly, commonly Eristalis tenax. A characteristic feature of rat-tailed maggots is a tube-like, three segmented, telescoping breathing siphon located at their posterior end. This acts like a snorkel, allowing the larva to breathe air while...
type. Adults are often seen visiting flowers. Flight period in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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is from April to October, peaking around July and August.