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Large Syrphid id Norway
cyprinoid
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Posted on 20-06-2009 19:02
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This beauty used to be the holy grail when we were collecting insects as kids.
It is very wary, but I got a pic today as it was resting on a tree.

About 20 mm, maybe even larger.

As kids we never caught one, but I am hoping for a good photo soon.

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-Hakon
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Volucella pellucens, female
 
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Posted on 22-06-2009 12:10
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Thank you!
 
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