Eristalis oestracea, the orange-tailed drone fly,[2] is a species of hoverfly native to Europe and North America.
In Europe it is found in bogs, moors, and coastal dunes.
It nectars on white flowers in the carrot family (Apiaceae) and yellow flowers in the aster family (Asteraceae).
[2] E. oestracea measures 14-15 mm in length.
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