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Hover-flies (Syphidae) : This family of flies is distinguished by having only 1 pair of wings (Bees & Wasps having 2 pairs). The body colours mimmic those found on Bees and wasps although they are perfectly harmless to humans. They are broken down to three sub-families: Syriphidae, Eristalinae and Microdontinae. This latter sub family is rare in in the UK. They are seen hovering around flowers amongst butterflies and other insects and are an important polinator themselves.

Hover-flies (Syphidae)

This family of flies is distinguished by having only 1 pair of wings ( ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 11:28pm PST

Eristalinae-Eristinali-Eristalis arbustorum :

Eristalinae-Eristinali-Eristalis arbustorum

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 3:09am PST

Eristalinae-Eristinali-Eristalis pertinax :

Eristalinae-Eristinali-Eristalis pertinax

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 3:14am PST

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) :

Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax)

Updated: Nov 19, 2009 12:11pm PST

Marmalade Fly (Syriphinae-Syrphini-Episyrphus balteatus) :

Marmalade Fly (Syriphinae-Syrphini-Episyrphus balteatus)

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 11:27pm PST

Syphidae-Syriphinae-Melanostoma scalare :

Syphidae-Syriphinae-Melanostoma scalare

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 3:18am PST

Syphidae-Syrphidae-Sphaerophoria scripta :

Syphidae-Syrphidae-Sphaerophoria scripta

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 11:32pm PST

Hoverfly (Syrphus Ribesi) :

Hoverfly (Syrphus Ribesi)

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 10:20am PST

Pellucid Hoverfly (Syphidae-Syriphinae-Volucella pellucens) :

Pellucid Hoverfly (Syphidae-Syriphinae-Volucella pellucens)

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 11:58pm PST

Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) :

Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus)

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 6:27pm PST

Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri) :

Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri)

Updated: Nov 28, 2009 1:36am PST

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