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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 morpheme
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Uploaded Apr 29, 2023. Captured Apr 28, 2023 14:10 in Volunteer Park Dahlia Garden, 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA.
  • X-E2
  • f/7.1
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 80mm