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Narcissus fly (hover-fly) Macro capture of a hover-fly resting on a leaf. Fly,Hexapoda,Hoverflies,Insects,Macro,Merodon,Merodon equestris,Syrphidae Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Narcissus fly (hover-fly)

Macro capture of a hover-fly resting on a leaf.

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    Awesome, promoted to homepage. Posted 14 years ago
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      Why thank you! :) Sorry for my long absence, I'm back now :) Posted 14 years ago
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        No apologies needed, but we sure missed you :) Posted 14 years ago

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The Narcissus Bulb Fly

"Merodon equestris" is a European species of hoverfly. Like other hoverflies it displays a colouration pattern similar to a stinging insect as an evolutionary defense mechanism.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Skylark

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Uploaded May 20, 2011. Captured May 19, 2011 20:10.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 60mm