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Syrphidae: Eristalinus megacephalus
nick upton
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Posted on 24-02-2019 19:39
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1 cm Syrphid with spotted eyes, Mallorca, 11.8.18 Looks a good match for E. megacephalus images I can find but would welcome confirmation or correction. No other angles of view available
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No problem, Nick. It is a female E. megacephalus indeed. Unmistakable in Spain Smile

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Many thanks Piluca. Good to get confimation.
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