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Good evening,

This Brachyopa was seen in a garden in southern Zealand (Denmark), 24th of May this year. A Danish Hoverfly expert, Bent Haagen, believes it might be Brachyopa scutellaris on basis of, for example, the brownish shoulder. However, he advised me to seek a second opinion as this particular species is very rare in Denmark with only three confirmed recordings. The garden holds a variety of Betula, Quercus, Taxus, Fagus - just to name a few.

I have attached the best photos I have of the third antenna, but if something specific is needed, let me know and I'll give it a try.

Best regards,
Simon Haarder