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Common Banded Hoverfly

Syrphus ribesii

Description:

Wasp-like fly, black and yellow bands on abdomen, one set of wings, two little antennae, large eyes.

Habitat:

Plants, flowers. Main food is nectar and pollen.

Notes:

Sometimes called Flower Flies or Syrphid Flies.

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lari28b
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lari28b

Ireland

Spotted on Aug 20, 2013
Submitted on Oct 20, 2013

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