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Eristalis

walwyn Mon, 04/06/2009 - 20:13
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Eristalis sp.
Eristalis sp.

 

This genus contains the bee mimics with Eristalis tenax (the dronefly) being easily mistaken for a drone honey bee. Other species in the genus are less easily mistaken.

 

The genus are among the most abundant of all the hoverflies.

 

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Species: 
Eristalis
  • Eristalis arbustorum
  • Eristalis pertinax
  • Eristalis tenax
‹ Eristalinus sepulchralis up Eristalis arbustorum ›
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