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Hoverfly

Eupeodes corollae

Description:

Medium sized wasp mimic. Totally harmless. The fourth picture is the larvae which preys on aphids. The adult feeds on pollen and nectar.

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Doryreed
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Doryreed

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Aug 1, 2011
Submitted on Aug 16, 2011

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