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Dead Head Fly After identifying Ferdy his dead head fly, I recognized a hoverfly I had photographed earlier as well.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Doodskopzweefvlieg (Myathropa Florea) Geotagged,Myathropa florea,Spain Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Dead Head Fly

After identifying Ferdy his dead head fly, I recognized a hoverfly I had photographed earlier as well.

Dutch name: Doodskopzweefvlieg (Myathropa Florea)

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    Ferdy Christant
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    That's an excellent position for identification :) Posted 12 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 Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jun 21, 2013. Captured May 22, 2013 12:18 in GR-421, 18414, Granada, Spain.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 90mm