A small fly, the Band-winged Hoverfly has a long abdomen like a wasp. When resting, it is easy to see the black spots on its wings. Like other hoverflies, this species does not bite or sting. Its ability to stay aloft without moving gives people a fleeting opportunity to notice it when flying.
Like other Hoverflies, looks for the Band-winged Hoverfly above flowers in gardens, containers, and in fields. There may be many in one area, investigating the same plant.
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Note: An insect's reach is not limited by lines drawn on a map and therefore species may appear in areas, regions and/or states beyond those listed above as they are driven by environmental factors (such as climate change), available food supplies and mating patterns.