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May202011

Hoverfly

DateFri 2011-05-20

A female hoverfly, probably a Parasyrphus punctulatus (Diptera: Syrphidae).  A large part of its left wing is missing but, when I got too close, the fly flew off with no apparent difficulty.

Photo taken in Chazey Wood, near Caversham, UK, on 2011-04-25.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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