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Eristalis intricarius - ' Furry Drone Fly '
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Eristalis intricarius - ' Furry Drone Fly ' (Eristalis intricarius)

Taken back in 2017 this was my first encounter with this species.
I've always liked eristalis hoverflies but this one is so different from the others.
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Habitat
Local rough pasture
Location
North Devon UK
Date taken
2017
Scientific name
Eristalis intricarius
Equipment used
Canon 1D MKIV + 100mm f2.8L IS macro lens
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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Wow! Looks more like a Bee.

So beautifully captured with beautiful detail John
 
Stanley Jones
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What a marvelous species of drone fly. Love the three major colors of "hair". Brilliant fly and picture John! TFS!
 

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