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Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea) I found this hoverfly bobbing up and down like a Wagtail of the Hover world, on the rim of my garden compost bin.<br /> <br /> Why is it called the Batman hoverfly?<br /> <br /> Find out here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6RzzFzQCcc0?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Geotagged,Myathropa florea,Spring,United Kingdom,Yellow-haired Sun Fly Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea)

I found this hoverfly bobbing up and down like a Wagtail of the Hover world, on the rim of my garden compost bin.

Why is it called the Batman hoverfly?

Find out here:

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    Patomarazul
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    Nice close up! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      Thank you.

      It was better than i remembered! lol
       Posted 4 years ago

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The Yellow-haired Sun Fly

"Myathropa florea" is a very common European and North African species of hoverfly. Adults may be seen on flowers from May to September.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Jan 12, 2021. Captured May 8, 2020 13:37 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 203.2mm