The distinctive male Flower or Melanostoma Hoverfly has a slender abdomen and three pairs of yellow spots. They are common and will predate small fly

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The distinctive male Flower or Melanostoma Hoverfly has a slender abdomen and three pairs of yellow spots. They are common and will predate small flies as well as drink nectar

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Location: Anglesey, UK
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