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Posted on 22-07-2016 18:23
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 Please can you tell me what this lovely species is please. It was found in the Alps of South Switzerland. I believe it may be a Hoverfly.

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 WOW! Impressive specimen! You are right, hoverfly. Blera fallax male
 
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 Many thanks for the ID ValerioW. Yes a very impressive rare species.
 
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nomad wrote:
Many thanks for the ID ValerioW. Yes a very impressive rare species.



You are welcome!
 
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