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Chrysotoxum cautum female, laying eggs Chrysotoxum cautum,Geotagged,Germany,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Chrysotoxum cautum

female, laying eggs

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Great shot and capture of behavior. Wanted to share that that the dutch name for this species translates as "large fake wasp" :) Posted 2 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Great 'action' shot Posted 2 years ago

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The Chrysotoxum cautum

"Chrysotoxum cautum", is a species of hoverfly. It is found in southern Britain and Europe but normally encountered in small numbers. The larvae are thought to feed on root aphids. Adults are usually found on the edges of woodland or scrub or along hedgerows where they visit a wide range of flowers.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded May 30, 2023. Captured May 29, 2023 09:49 in 8R9J+FH Mücheln, Germany.
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  • OM-1
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO1250
  • 400mm