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Merodon, Israel
GlassOWater
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Posted on 16-10-2007 20:45
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 Near Jerusalem. Coniferous forest. Maybe a Syrphid male?
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 male syrphidae.
 
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 Merodon ?
Stephane.
 
GlassOWater
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 Thanks. I don't think my picture is actually good enough for a more precise ID.
 
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 Close to Merodon aeneus...
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 OK. So it's tagged as a Merodon.
 
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