Hoverfly (Xanthogramma pedissequum)
Introduction
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Hoverfly (Xanthogramma pedissequum)
Image: © Peter Pearson Taken: 15 Jul 2012
There is no English name for this hoverfly. Photographed in a wooded area off Tescos car park at Highwoods, Colchester, it was taking advantage of one of the few sunny days last year.
Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
Image Location
Latitude
51.910836
Longitude
0.920733