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Eupeodes corollae  Fabricus, 1794
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Diptera / Syrphidae
Common Yellow-banded Hoverfly     Dubbiena Żunżanija
Further Information:
A common syrphid usually found on flowers as an adult; larvae inhabit trees and shrubs where they consume aphids. Colouration resembles that of paper wasps, which the flies mimic to discourage predators. About 9mm in length.








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