Deadhead hoverfly
Myathropa florea
Hoverflies
(Syrphidae)
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A sturdy yellow black hoverfly with specific markings on its body resembling a skull. The rear is yellow with black markings. Food is honeydew and pollen and the hoverfly is often seen on flowers. Larvae are found in still water living off rotting plants. ⇔ l. 11-15 mm
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2 LookAlikes (LA):
Dangling sun-lover
Marmalade hoverfly
Deadhead hoverfly
Doodskopzweefvlieg
Totenkopfschwebfliege
Syrphe tête de mort
Myathropa florea [L.]
Myathropa florea [L.]
Myathropa florea [L.]
Myathropa florea
Myathropa florea [L.]
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