[4] Subspecies include:[5] This widespread species is present in most of Europe.

[6] This species inhabits various environments, as scrubs, woodland edges, wetlands and gardens.

This fragile-looking fly shows a slender body.

Head, thorax and abdomen are grey dusted, with dark stripes on the abdomen, without bristles The legs are rather long and thin, with brownish-yellow femora.

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