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Sphaerophoria scripta
Sphaerophoria scripta is a European species of hoverfly. Similar to wasps and bees, syrphids differ for having much shorter antennae and bigger eyes. From April to November.
Meadows, forest edges, gardens and cultivated fields. From the sea level to 1800 meters high. Spotted at Sierra de Guadarrama at 1400 meters high
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec., f/11, ISO Speed Rating: 400. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Jul 29, 2012
Submitted on Sep 7, 2012
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