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Larger Spotty-eyed Dronefly (Eristalinus aeneus) Anyone familiar with hoverflies might instantly recognise the tell-tell shape of the ubiquitous common Dronefly (Eristalis tenax)? <br />
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This species shares a similar build, but is altogether more glamorous.<br />
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It even gets to live by the sea.<br />
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To find out more, you know what to do! <br />
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Eristalinus aeneus,Fall,Geotagged,United Kingdom

Larger Spotty-eyed Dronefly (Eristalinus aeneus)

Anyone familiar with hoverflies might instantly recognise the tell-tell shape of the ubiquitous common Dronefly (Eristalis tenax)?

This species shares a similar build, but is altogether more glamorous.

It even gets to live by the sea.

To find out more, you know what to do!

comments (3)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Tried to resist, but fell for the eyes. Posted 2 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  How could you not? :-) Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Shiny specimen. Clarity again Posted 2 years ago

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The Common Lagoon Fly

" Eristalinus aeneus ", the Common Lagoon Fly, is a fairly common species of syrphid fly observed throughout the United States and Europe.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Philip Booker

By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Oct 11, 2022. Captured Oct 6, 2022 15:15 in Q46W+2R Seaford, UK.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.