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"Eristalis tenax" is a common, migratory, cosmopolitan species of hover fly. It is the most widely distributed syrphid species in the world, and is known from all regions except the Antarctic. It has been introduced into North America and is widely established. It can be found in gardens and fields in Europe and Australia. It has also been found in the Himalayas.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Mar 10, 2015. Captured Sep 17, 2014 16:44 in Piper's Brae, Maybole, South Ayrshire KA19 8LE, UK.
  • NIKON D3100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO100
  • 200mm