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Thirsty hoverfly. -  Eumerus sp. ?
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Thirsty hoverfly. - Eumerus sp. ? (Eumerus sp. ?)

Taken on 15th July this year 2018 in my garden.

Spotted what I think is one of the Eumerus sp. overflies quenching its thirst with some of the fast evaporating morning dew on a rose leaf in my hedge.
Like many hoverfly species the identification down to the actual specie is nigh on impossible without microscopic observation or even sometimes dissection.
It was probably about 10mm or so in length but an interesting little fly.
Habitat
My garden
Location
North Devon UK
Date taken
15th July 2018
Scientific name
Eumerus sp. ?
Equipment used
Canon 1DMkIV with Canon 100mm f2.8L series macro lens
Supporter
Spectacular close-up with exceptional focus and dof showing exceptional detail. Top-marks John!
 
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Opus Editor
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You get such wonderful detail in your macros John.... I feel I could stroke his fur!!!

Excellent work here lad - very well done.
 

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