Eristalis pertinax
Another commonly encountered hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax is another of the Drone Flies. It is one of several honey bee mimics and is found in a variety of habitats and adults are active on sunny days throughout much of the year. In early Spring E. pertinax is often more common than the similar E. tenax.
     
 
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