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Hoverfly

Eupeodes sp.

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Hoverfly that mimics a wasp. Male. Maybe E. corollae. E. corollae is a common syrphid with a length of ca. 9 mm that is often bred as the larvae are superb aphid eaters. It is especially used on plantations growing of Chrysanthemum and spinach.

Habitat:

Spotted at a meadow in an evergreen oak (Quercus illex) forest. Dehesa de Valdelatas

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 6400. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired.
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