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Scaeva pyrastri top view

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"Scaeva pyrastri" is a European species of hoverfly. It is a large distinctive fly with three pairs of white comma markings on the abdomen, these are yellow on "Scaeva selenitica". Adults are common visitors to flowers. The larvae feed on aphids.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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Uploaded Mar 15, 2013. Captured Mar 10, 2013 16:12.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/8.0
  • 1/350s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm