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Scaeva pyrastri/Syrphe pyrastre

Scaeva pyrastri

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Field Notes

Description:

This largish hoverfly has three pairs of whitish comma markings on the abdomen, a yellow face, reddish legs and a black femur base.

Habitat:

Holarctic distribution. Spotted here on an alpine meadow, 1500 m above sea level.

Notes:

Flower is a buttercup.

Reference Links:

Scaeva pyrastri

Species ID Suggestions

Hoverfly

Scaeva pyrastri

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Meik Meißner
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Comments (6)
DanielePralong
Thanks Raveendra and Meik. Meik, it's a match! I'll edit accordingly.
Raavendra Kumaar Ravi
The bee is saying to the flower, "Your color and taste, both are very good. So I kiss you, kiss you and miss you my dear!"
Meik Meißner
It reminds me of Scaeva pyrastri a european hoverfly species. You might want to check this.
DanielePralong
Thanks Alice! I would like to narrow down the insect's ID...

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJune 24, 2011

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