The footballer
This common hoverfly is often seen visiting flowers. It's named for its stripy thorax, which looks a bit like a football shirt.
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This common hoverfly is often seen visiting flowers. It's named for its stripy thorax, which looks a bit like a football shirt.
Join WTBCN Chief Executive Brian Eversham and learn about the ecology and behaviour of invertebrates and why they matter
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This is a themed drop-off home education session for age 8+
This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!
Come bug hunting with us! (Ticket for Wildlife Park required)
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