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Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) feeding on knapweed flower
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Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) feeding on knapweed flower

by Malcolm Muir

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded March 5, 2006522 views

Arthropods

Keywords: Syrphus, ribesii, hoverfly, mimic, insect, diptera, fly

A hoverfly (Syrpus ribesii) feeding on a knapweed flower in late summer. These wasp mimics are common in Britain through most of the summer months. Their larvae feed on aphids.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA