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Iridescent Centurion ♀

Sargus iridatus

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

Unfortunately couldn't catch this fly while flying but when it flies there is a distinctive difference between the upper metallic greenish part and the lover metallic blue part now covered with wings. It size is similar to any other hoverfly.

Habitat:

It is a European species of soldier fly.

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Your has green eyes..
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19325669

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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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