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.23 / 26
Drone Fly (Aristalis tenax). Copyright Peter Drury 2010
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