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Drone Fly

Eristalis tenax

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Field Notes

Description:

A European hoverfly, also known as the drone fly.

Habitat:

Retezat National Park, Romania.

Species ID Suggestions

Drone fly

Eristalis tenax

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Juan DiTrani
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codrut.eco
Also, thank you very much, JuanDiTrani!

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PublishedJanuary 11, 2012

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