Hoverfly or Flower Fly, Eupeodes luniger, black and yellow female pollinating a pink Japanese Anemone flower, close-up view

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Flower fly or Syrphid Fly, Eupeodes luniger, is a bright yellow and black banded hoverfly with yellow comma shaped markings. The female can be recognised by the distinctive Y marking on its face. Image taken in a rural garden in Shropshire, UK.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Shropshire, UK
Photo credit: © Jackie Tweddle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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