Heringia vitripennis is a Palearctic species of hoverfly.

[2][3] External images For terms see Morphology of DipteraLateral dust spots on frons conspicuous.

3rd antennomere (basoflagellomere) elongate, 2–3 times as long as broad.

[5] See references for determination [6] [7] [8][9] A woodland species (conifer forest and plantation, deciduous forest (Quercus, Carpinus, Ulmus), suburban parks and gardens.

Arboreal but visits flowers of white umbellifers, Euphorbia, Potentilla, Prunus serotina, Rosa, Rubus fruticosus and Salix.