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Sphaerophoria sp.
Small hoverfly, circa 1 cm long, of the Syrphidae family. It mimics the solitary wasp, though it is a quite harmless species. The upper side of the abdomen is patterned with orange and black bands.
On Thapsia villosa, pine tree and Holm oak forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm.
Spotted on Jun 17, 2013
Submitted on Oct 8, 2013
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Changed ID to Sphaerophoria sp.