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"Eupeodes corollae" is a very common European species of hoverfly. Adults are 6–11 millimetres in body length. Males and females have different marking on the abdomen; males have square commas on tergites 3 and 4, whereas females have narrow commas. Larvae feed on aphids.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded May 24, 2022. Captured Aug 15, 2011 17:04 in Doode Bemde, Pastoor Tilemansstraat 17, 3051 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO50
  • 9.84mm