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Hoverfly

Eupeodes corollae

Description:

All hoverflies have a single functional pair of wings (the hind wings are reduced to balancing organs) Due to their colouring, they are often mistaken for wasps or bees; they exhibit Batesian mimicry. Despite this, hoverflies are harmless to humans

Habitat:

Wayside verge

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Mel11
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Mel11

Wellesbourne, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 21, 2020
Submitted on Jul 23, 2020

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