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Episyrphus balteatus
It is relatively small hoverfly about 9 -12 mm long . Upper side of abdomen is patterned with orange and black bands. Secondary black bands on the 3rd and 4th dorsal plates are present . Faint grayish longitudinal stripes on thorax . Males are differentiated from females by presence of holotypic eyes (left and right sides of compound eyes touches the head)
Present through out in all continents of world . I got it from a Mustard field near my work place (Patiala)
This hoverfly mimics a much more dangerous insect , the solitary wasp but it is a harmless species .
No Problem Miguel Jesus ... an experienced person know better ... I 'll edited it and thanks for your kind help :)
Cool Spotting !!
Please consider adding this spotting to the 'Hunters & Animal Food Habits'
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8463...
Thanks Luis ! it means a lot to me because i was just waiting for the feedback ... thanks
Spotted on Jan 31, 2013
Submitted on Jan 31, 2013
