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Hoverfly; Sírfido

Chrysotoxum sp.

Photo by arlanda
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Description:

Syrphid. Chrysotoxum is a genus of hoverfly. This fly presents a typical case of "Bayesian mimetism" so it simulates a wasp to avoid predators, who avoid the "aposematic" colours due to previous bad experiences with wasps and bees.

Habitat:

Spotted on Thapsia Villosa flowers at a clearing in a pine tree forest. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/640 sec.; f/13; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash fired.

Reference Links:

Chrysotoxum - Wikipedia

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