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 one year 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 one year ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks for reading i! Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Alexander Hassmueller
      
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      My pleasure! I was always fascinated from Papua. As a child I read Heinrich Harrer‘s „ Ich komme aus der Steinzeit“. Posted one year ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        There's definitely areas where time stood still. Posted one year ago

Christine Young

Lion

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