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Chrysotoxum sp.
Syrphid. Chrysotoxum is a genus of hoverfly. This fly presents a typical case of "Bayesian mimetism" so it simulates a wasp to avoid predators, who avoid the "aposematic" colours due to previous bad experiences with wasps and bees.
Evergreen oak and pine tree forest. Dehesa de Valdelatas
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/400 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Mar 17, 2017
Submitted on Apr 18, 2017
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