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Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) on knapweed
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Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) on knapweed

by Malcolm Muir

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded March 5, 2006490 views

Arthropods

Keywords: hoverfly, syrphus, ribesii, mimic, insect, diptera

Syrphus ribessii is common in Britain, throughout the summer. The larvae feed on aphids making this fly a welcome sight in gardens.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA