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Syrphidae with red abdomen -> Paragus sp.
dror
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 Taken in Jerusalem on 4 June 2017. There are at least 3 species that are similar and I can't decide which it is.
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 Another picture of the bottom one after they finished their business.
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 Paragus sp.
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 Thanks!
Can anyone say something about the species?
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 The distinction between these three very similar species is certain only after analysis of male genitalia.
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