Syrphus vitripennis
This Syrphus vitripennis, was photographed at Eakring Flash on August 5th 2004 and is one of many hoverflies which exhibit wasp mimicry, through their yellow/black colouration and markings. They are quite commonly seen, but can be hard to seperate from Syrphus ribesii.
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UK distribution of Syrphus vitripennis
 

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Updated September 2011

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