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Myathropa florea male
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Posted on 20-07-2017 10:29
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 Found on 19. July 2017 near Kerzers, Switzerland, 437 m

Size: ca. 13 mm

Is it possible to determine this Syrphidae? I guess it is something near the genus Eristalis?

Kind regards,
Ov
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 Myathropa florea male.

Greetings,

Henrik
 
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 Thank you, Henrik!

Best,
Ov
 
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 There is one easy way to identify Myathropa florea - it bears a "Batman logo" on the thorax Smile
 
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