Monday, September 17, 2012

Marmalade Hoverfly

WHL1943 has added a photo to the pool:

Marmalade Hoverfly

Wikipedia:
Episyrphus balteatus, sometimes called the marmalade hoverfly, is a relatively small hoverfly (9–12 mm) of the Syrphidae family, widespread throughout all continents. Like most other hoverflies it mimics a much more dangerous insect, the solitary wasp, though it is a quite harmless species.
The upper side of the abdomen is patterned with orange and black bands..

best viewed on black.



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