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European hoverfly
Eristalis sp.
40.5408, -3.6855
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as the drone fly. It looks somewhat like a drone honey bee, and likely gains some degree of protection from this resemblance to a stinging insect. The adults are called drone flies because of this resemblance. Like other hover flies, they are common visitors to flowers, especially in late summer and autumn, and can be significant pollinators. Large (wingspan 15mm), stocky, bee mimic. Eyes are marbled in black. Males have hovering displays
Habitat:
Dispersed Holm oak forest
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec., f/11, ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
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PublishedMay 20, 2013
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