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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 Anne Sorbes
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By Anne Sorbes

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Uploaded Mar 2, 2022. Captured May 14, 2021 14:32 in 4PH6+88 Beynat, France.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/10.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm