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Eupeodes luniger (female) Watched this lovely girl as she laid her eggs on a bramble in the garden, so that&#039;s one bramble I shall not be removing!<br />
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Eupeodes luniger (female)

Watched this lovely girl as she laid her eggs on a bramble in the garden, so that's one bramble I shall not be removing!

Eupeodes luniger laying her eggs Not the best photo of the hoverfly, but you can just see her eggs.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/92470/eupeodes_corollae_female.html Eupeodes luniger,Geotagged,United Kingdom,hoverflies,insects,isle of wight

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"Eupeodes luniger" is a common European species of hoverfly. It is characterized by hook-shaped markings along the center of its abdomen.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Apr 14, 2020. Captured in 53 Perowne Way, Sandown PO36 9BX, UK.