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Episyrphus balteatus, sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly. To my surprise this lil fella showed up on my loggia November 10th,. <br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/141487/episyrphus_balteatus_marmalade_hoverfly_searching_for_pollen_and_nectar_on_a_drongonfly.html" title="Episyrphus balteatus, marmalade hoverfly searching for pollen and nectar on a Drongonfly."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/7903/141487_thumb.jpeg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=j31A4XW7MS59481c9hJ1iSbSdyA%3D" width="200" height="172" alt="Episyrphus balteatus, marmalade hoverfly searching for pollen and nectar on a Drongonfly. Fast and precise movements are typical for this small species. Fun to see them standing in the air like a hummingbird. Pic from July 2018 Episyrphus balteatus,Geotagged,Germany,Marmalade Hover Fly,Summer" /></a></figure> Episyrphus balteatus,Fall,Geotagged,Germany,Marmalade Hover Fly Click/tap to enlarge

Episyrphus balteatus, sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly.

To my surprise this lil fella showed up on my loggia November 10th,.

Episyrphus balteatus, marmalade hoverfly searching for pollen and nectar on a Drongonfly. Fast and precise movements are typical for this small species. Fun to see them standing in the air like a hummingbird. Pic from July 2018 Episyrphus balteatus,Geotagged,Germany,Marmalade Hover Fly,Summer

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The Marmalade Hover Fly

"Episyrphus balteatus", sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly, is a relatively small hoverfly of the Syrphidae family, widespread throughout the Palaearctic region, which covers Europe, North Asia, and North Africa.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Nov 10, 2022. Captured Nov 10, 2022 15:07 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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  • iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/122s
  • ISO20
  • 3mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.