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Episyrphus balteatus again
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Posted on 24-07-2009 17:45
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 I might be blind, but I could not find red ones in the gallery.

Norway, July, lakeside
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 Pattern on abdomen suggests Episyrphus balteatus.
Don't know why underside is red though.
 
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 Hm.. The overside too was a reddish orange. Hopefully someone will shed some light on this.

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 This is a male Episyrphus balteatus allright, if they've fed on pollen you see that sometimes the belly colors red, like in this picture!
greetings, Gerard
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 Thank you Gerard for your help
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