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Vagrant Hoverfly

Eupeodes corollae

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Field Notes

Description:

Eupeodes corollae on mullein (Verbascum sp.) flower. This Hoverfly bears a resemblance to a wasp being then protected from predators. This is in fact a harmless insect.

Habitat:

Mountain meadow on the edge of deciduous woodland.

Reference Links:

Eupeodes corollae - Overview, Eupeodes corollae, Vagrant Hoverfly (Eupeodes corollae)

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