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Narcissus bulb fly

Merodon equestris

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Merodon equestris is a European species of hoverfly. Like other hoverflies it displays a colouration pattern similar to a stinging insect (a bumblebee in this case) as an evolutionary defense mechanism.

Habitat:

Suburban garden

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Merodon equestris

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