
''Myathropa florea'' is a very common European and North African species of hoverfly. Adults may be seen on flowers from May to September.
Similar species: True Flies
By Pudding4brains
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Uploaded Jul 5, 2019. Captured in Camino el Pedregal, 38769 El Pedregal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
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It's sad that entomologists often don't get enough field work or experience with live specimens. Posted 3 years ago
Yes, alcohol will make most colours fade over time, but dried specimen also fade - the likes of the Cassidinae for example will often be various hues of green in life, but quickly fade to an indiscript pale yellowish brown when pinned. Posted 3 years ago
Posted 3 years ago