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ID on norwegian hoverfly?
ThorEH
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Posted on 25-04-2008 20:49
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 Have tried to ID this fly, but isn't getting any smarter...

The pic is taken 24.april 2008 - on the south-west coast of Norway. It was found at nighttime "perching" in a tree.. It's about 20mm in length

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/2438708103_22b208fb3a_o.jpg

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 Eristalis. Is it pertinax?
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 looks like it.

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 Thank you very much guys !

Always nice to have some experts to help Smile

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