Common. Increased since 1950. Especially numerous during summers with long periods of (south)eastern winds. Recent records indicate that the species is successfully reproducing in The Netherlands. Various types of forest and half-open landscapes, often in urban areas, like parks and gardens.
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Auteur(s)
Reemer, M.
Publicatie
- Reemer, M., Renema, W., Steenis, W. van, Zeegers, Th., Barendregt, A., Smit, J.T., Veen, M.P. van, Steenis, J. van & Leij, L.J.J.M. van der 2009. De Nederlandse zweefvliegen (Diptera: Syrphidae). Nederlandse Fauna 8: 1-442. Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum Naturalis, KNNV Uitgeverij, European Invertebrate Survey - Nederland.