- Criorhina ranunculi
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Criorhina ranunculi 
Criorhina ranunculi Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Family: Syrphidae Genus: Criorhina Species: C. ranunculi Binomial name Criorhina ranunculi
(Panzer, 1804)Criorhina ranunculi, is a species of hoverfly. It is found in the spring in many parts of Britain and Europe.[1]
The larvae of C. ranunculi are associated with rotting deciduous wood. Adults are remarkable bumblebee mimics and are usually found in woodland in springtime visiting flowers such as sallow to feed.[2]
References
- ^ Stubbs, Alan E.; Falk, Steven J (1983). British Hoverflies: An Illustrated Identification Guide (2nd ed.). London: British Entomological and Natural History Society. pp. 253, xvpp. ISBN 1899935037.
- ^ Ball, S.G.; Morris, R.K.A. (2000). Provisional atlas of British hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae). Monks Wood, UK: Biological Records Centre. pp. 167 pages. ISBN 1 870393 54 6.
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