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''Scaeva selenitica'' is a European species of hoverfly. It is a large distinctive fly with three pairs of yellow comma markings on the abdomen, these are white on ''Scaeva pyrastri''. Adults are common visitors to flowers. The larvae feed on aphids.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2017. Captured Jul 23, 2017 06:51 in Unnamed Road, 6593 Kostilkovo, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm