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Episyrphus balteatus, female
nowaytofly
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Posted on 30-06-2019 15:46
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 Hi all together,
I think Episyrphus balteatus is mostly clear, but I would like to know if its a boy or a girl Grin .
Northern Germany, Lower Saxony, 29.6.2019
Thanks for your help, Greetings from Germany
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 Hi, it's a girl! There's no space between the boy's eyes in front.

Eric
 
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 Hi eklans,
female. Its a nice girl, isn't it? lol.
Many thanks so far, have a nice and hot evening Cool
Grüßle, Norbert
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