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Hoverfly

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  1. Nice one! Posted 13 years ago

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"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.

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

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2012. Captured Jul 26, 2012 09:45.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO125
  • 105mm