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Eristalis sp.

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Female.
The two most common Eristalis species are E. tenax and E. pertinax. it is probably Eristalis tenax since the part of the leg above the feet is dark while yellow in E. pertinax.

Habitat:

Holm oak forest.

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/5.6; ISO Speed Rating: 220. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. DSC_6941

Reference Links:

Eristalis - Wikipedia, Gardensafari Hoverflies (with lots of pictures)

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