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Eristalis tenax

True Flies (Diptera) > Hoverfly (Syrphidae) > Eristalis tenax
As can be seen from these images, the amount of orange on the abdomen is extremely variable. A good guide to this species is the 'U' shaped loop in the third main wing vein. Another important feature is the thickened rear legs.
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Drone Fly (Aristalis tenax). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
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Drone Fly (Aristalis tenax). Copyright Peter Drury 2010

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  • Drone Fly (Aristalis tenax). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Drone Fly (Aristalis tenax). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Drone Fly (Aristalis tenax). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Hoverfly (Syrphidae - Eristalis tenax). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br />
A host of mites attached to the tip of the abdomen
  • Hoverfly (Syrphidae - Eristalis tenax). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br />
A host of mites attached to the tip of the abdomen
  • Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury
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