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Sphaerophoria scripta
Very discrete hoverflies . They are not given to darting about, drawing attention to themselves, but go about their business in a quiet, almost shy manner. The males can be more variable in colouration and markings but are characterised by their long slim parallel abdomen which will extend beyond folded wing tips. They can complete a full life cycle in as little as sixteen days (egg to egg-laying adult), and a maximum of nine generations may occur in a single year.
Holm oak forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 400. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm.
4 Comments
Thanks Jopy, I am very glad I could help you to ID your spotting!!!
very nice, Arlanda! I have spotted the same and didn't know ID, untill now :)
Thanks Maria
Very nice shot!