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Biology:
The larvae prey on ground layer aphids. Adults fly in dappled sunshine in situations such as woodland rides and edges, roadside verges and hedgerows, where they are often found in association with Silene dioica and Stellaria holostea
Distribution: One of the characteristic hoverflies of early spring throughout lowland Britain, with an earlier flight period than the other Leucozona species. However, it can be found in small numbers throughout the summer suggesting a partial second brood
