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Syrphid from Switzerland
tamaraszentivanyi
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Posted on 29-06-2017 08:37
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Dear All,

I am sorry for this poor quality (I took it with a phone) but I kindly ask you if it is possible to help me to identify this specimen. The photo was taken in Riederalp (Switzerland) around 2000 m, on 20. 06. 2017.

Many thank you for your help!

Best wishes,
Tamara
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Hi Tamara,

that´s Volucella bombylans ♀

greatings, Helge
 
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Thank you for your help!
 
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