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Eristalis tenax

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Description:

Tiene el tamaño y apariencia de una abeja melífera. Esta imitación (mimetismo) posiblemente les confiere un grado de protección contra predadores, que temen la picadura de las abejas, aunque E. tenax es totalmente inofensiva ya que carece de aguijón

Notes:

Los adultos se alimentan en las flores, en especial las de la zanahoria e hinojo

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Eristalis tenax

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