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Macrophya montana
Macrophya montana mating pair on carrot family (Apiaceae) flowers. Macrophya montana can reach a length of 8-12mm. This species shows an evident sexual dimorphism. The females are recognisable by the yellow markings on the abdomen and hind legs. These marking are absent on the abdomen of the males, that are completely black. The legs are mostly yellow with black markings in females and whitish to yellowish with black markings in males.
Deciduous forest edge.
Spotted on May 25, 2017
Submitted on May 28, 2017
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