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Scaeva selenitica hoverfly

Scaeva selenitica

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a large distinctive fly with three pairs of yellow comma markings (lunules) on the abdomen. Adults are common visitors to flowers. The larvae feed on aphids.is a European species of hoverfly

Habitat:

Found in flower bushes.

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PublishedAugust 31, 2011

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