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Hoverfly in mid-air, Netherlands Not sure of the species yet. Europe,Geotagged,Heeswijk-Dinther,Macro,Netherlands,Summer,Syritta pipiens,World Click/tap to enlarge

Hoverfly in mid-air, Netherlands

Not sure of the species yet.

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    Wow! Superb! Posted 8 years ago

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The Thick-legged hoverfly

"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.

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

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Uploaded Oct 11, 2016. Captured Aug 27, 2016 17:06 in Heibloemsedijk 20, 5473 TC Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO220
  • 105mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.