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Eristalis arbustorum
Eristalis arbustorum is a European species of hoverfly. The size of the coloured patches on the abdomen varies with larval rearing temperature, as does wing length. They are attracted to the flowers of cow parsley, common hogweed, creeping thistle and knapweed.
Holm oak and pine tree forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/800 sec.; f/14; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash
Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Oct 18, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Dilan
Very Beautiful!!!