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"Syrphus ribesii" is a very common European species of hoverfly. Its larvae feed on aphids. In common with many other species of hoverfly, males have the eyes meeting on the top of the head, whilst females have their eyes widely separated.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Stuart
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Uploaded Sep 5, 2015. Captured Sep 5, 2015 15:01 in 6 Lakeside View, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS19 6RN, UK.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 55mm