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Thick-legged Hoverfly - Syritta pipiens This was a new species for me. Syritta pipiens is a European species that has become naturalized in the US and Asia.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural yard Fall,Geotagged,Syritta,Syritta pipiens,Thick-legged hoverfly,United States,fly,hoverfly Click/tap to enlarge

Thick-legged Hoverfly - Syritta pipiens

This was a new species for me. Syritta pipiens is a European species that has become naturalized in the US and Asia.

Habitat: Rural yard

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    The thighs have it Posted 2 years ago

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The Thick-legged hoverfly

"Syritta pipiens" is a very common species of European hover fly. Sometimes called the thick-legged hoverfly, from its distinctive broad hind femora. They are fast nimble fliers, Larvae feed in rotting organic matter.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 1, 2023. Captured Oct 15, 2021 12:12 in 31 Ferncrest Ave, Coventry, RI 02816, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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