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"Syrphus ribesii" is a very common European species of hoverfly. Its larvae feed on aphids. In common with many other species of hoverfly, males have the eyes meeting on the top of the head, whilst females have their eyes widely separated.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Jun 7, 2022. Captured Jun 6, 2022 16:40 in Sankt-Meinrads-Platz 3, 78315 Radolfzell am Bodensee, Germany.
  • OM-1
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO160
  • 150mm