Myathropa florea is often known as the Batman Hoverfly, which is self explanatory if you look at the pattern on its thorax. Some are more marked than others, this is a particularly bright one. Size can vary, with a wing length between 7mm and 12mm.
It’s quite a common hoverfly which occurs throughout the UK in lots of different habitats and will occur in most gardens, as it is attracted to many different flowers. I saw this one last week in an ornamental garden in Warthill, just outside York.
It can be seen from April until October but its peak time is August.
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I saw one today in my garden. Thanks Paul!