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Syritta pipiens, Heesch, Netherlands The thick hind-legs clearly visible from this angle. Heesch,Netherlands,Syritta pipiens,Thick-legged hoverfly Click/tap to enlarge

Syritta pipiens, Heesch, Netherlands

The thick hind-legs clearly visible from this angle.

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"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.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 13, 2024. Captured Jul 27, 2024 15:40.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/1.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400