Episyrphus balteatus the Marmalade Hoverfly

This little fellow was obviously attracted by the sun today and the temps of eight degrees celsius to explore my loggia. I was astonished to see it. It was a very small edition of this species which is quite common during spring, summer and autumn.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow, that is really late in the season. Posted 2 years ago
1. Alexander Hassmueller
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy and yes I was really surprised to see it today! We‘ve already had snow and severe frost. It made my day! I enjoy your fabulous report about your adventures in Papua! Thanks for that! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks for reading i! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Alexander Hassmueller
      
      Lion
      
      My pleasure! I was always fascinated from Papua. As a child I read Heinrich Harrer‘s „ Ich komme aus der Steinzeit“. Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        There's definitely areas where time stood still. Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Incredible! Posted 2 years ago
1. Alexander Hassmueller
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Christine! Yes, that nails it! Incredible! Posted 2 years ago

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