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Hoverfly
Chrysotoxum octomaculatum
40.7376, -4.07573
Field Notes
Description:
Syrphid.
Chrysotoxum is a genus of hoverfly. This fly presents a typical case of "Bayesian mimetism" so it simulates a wasp to avoid predators, who avoid the "aposematic" colours due to previous bad experiences with wasps and bees.
Habitat:
Pine tree forest. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm
Reference Links:
Chrysotoxum octomaculatum - Wikipedia
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2017
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