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Criorhina ranunculi?
Jann Wuebbenhorst
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Posted on 24-04-2018 06:56
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 This hoverfly was observed on 10th of April, in the Elbe River floodplain, visiting Salix caprea. Eastern part of Lower Saxony, Germany.
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 Yes, considering the antenas, it is Criorhina, and because of coloration almost surely ranunculoides

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 Thank you very much for confirmation and identification hints!
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 Yes, a male Criorhina ranunculi
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 Thank you for confirmation, Gerard!
 
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