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Larry Shone
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Posted on 29-10-2011 21:01
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I just spotted this tiny fella outside on the doorframe. He or she is about 1cm long.

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I think Syrphidae!
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Sara21392 wrote:
I think Syrphidae!

Ah, a hoverfly!
 
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Brachypalpoides? The only one I can find online is B.lenta, but I didnt see a red abdomen!
 
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One for Andre! Wink
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Maybe a Platycheirus albimanus (female)...but just guessing as usual. Frown
 
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Looks like a correct ID by my friend Rogerita.
But the picture is not very good... It is a Platycheirus, that is sure.

PS: 1 cm is NOT tiny Pfft
 
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