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Drone Fly

Eristalis tenax

Photo by UnckieBob
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Description:

European Hoverfly

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Eristalis tenax

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Comments (4)
Tupa
I guess I was really lucky... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5959876
UnckieBob
Ah ha! Both correct! @Laura: same with me. They are usually pretty quick. This little guy sat there and dared me to take his pic.
LauraMaria
My guess is hoverfly! Nice snap, I find these guys are too fast for me to get a decent picture.
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PublishedMay 1, 2011

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