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Dark-winged Chrysogaster

C⁠hrysogaster solstitialis

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

They are distinguished by their smoky dark wings and deep red eyes. The female hoverfly has a black body with slight blue and violet reflections.

Habitat:

Forest edge on Ground Elder.

Notes:

Norwegian name: S⁠vartvinget engblomsterflue

Reference Links:

Dark-winged Chrysogaster (Chrysogaster solstitialis) · iNaturalist

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