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Scutatus hoverfly on a leaf The walking road from my hotel to the city leads through some bushes. I made sure I had my camera with macro lens ready to picture all interesting bugs along the way. This is one of them.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Schaduwplatvoetje (Platycheirus scutatus) Austria,Geotagged,Platycheirus scutatus Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Scutatus hoverfly on a leaf

The walking road from my hotel to the city leads through some bushes. I made sure I had my camera with macro lens ready to picture all interesting bugs along the way. This is one of them.

Dutch name: Schaduwplatvoetje (Platycheirus scutatus)

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    Ludo Sak
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    Joost, great shot! Even with a tiny bit of wind a handshot macro is awe inspiring (for me it fails a lot:)) You are on holiday at the moment? Nice neighborhood! Posted 13 years ago
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      Well my macro shots fail most of the time too. Usually it like 5 tries before I am satisfied with the picture and move on.

      Neighborhood is beautifull indeed. I have uploaded a ypicture of the hills around here.       Posted 13 years ago

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The Platycheirus scutatus

''Platycheirus scutatus'', is a very common species of hoverfly. It is found in many parts of Britain and Europe.

The larvae feed on aphids on low growing plants and trees. Adults feed on a wide range of flowers. They have multiple broods throughout the warmer months and have a very long flight period.

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Similar species: True Flies
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jul 6, 2012. Captured Jul 3, 2012 10:34 in Höhenstraße 50a, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/4.5
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.