CYCLORRHAPHA 



Proboscidka 



Syrphidae 



Fig. g6. SyrpJnis rihcsii Linn. ? 1 1x21 mm. A 

 common "hovering fly" in gardens and woods. 

 The lar\ae feed upon plant lice as do many 

 Syrphid larvae and are most beneficial. 



Fig. 97. Syrp/niK nitidicollis Meig. $ 11x21 mm. 

 In glades of woods, apparently less common in 

 gardens. 



Fig. 9S. Syi'plius lufiiSii,t/us Fabr. 5 11x22 mm. 

 Common in gardens and under shrubs where 

 sunshine penetrates. 



Fig. 99. Syrphiis balUatiis De Geer. $ 9 x 20 mm. 

 A well-known hoverer, frequents sunny glades, 

 the larva is a great devourer of aphides. 



