Sphaerophoria taeniata (Meigen 1822) (Family Syrphidae) 
 
 
 Male | 
 
 
 Female | 
 
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Length: 8-10mm;
Wing Length: 6mm
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Biotopes: | 
 
 Hedge Rows | 
Food: (Larva) | 
 
 Aphididae | 
Food: (Adult) | 
 
 Several Asteraceae Nectar, Pollen | 
 
 
 Stachys sylvatica Nectar, Pollen | 
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Possible Parasitoids: | 
 
 Several Ichneumonidae Larvae | 
Possible Predators: (Larva) | 
 
 Several Crabronidae | 
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