Eristalis tenax

Species: Eristalis tenax

English Name: Hoverfly, Syrphid Fly, Drone Fly

Chinese Name: 長尾管蚜蠅

Family: Syrphidae

Description:

The adult European Hoverfly can be over 1,5 cm in length. It mimics the honey bee but can be easily differentiated because it lack a constricted waist between the thorax and the abdomen, and it only have two wings, instead of four. Males can be distinguished from females because they have larger eyes that almost touch. This species is a common visitor to flowers and can be a significant pollinator.

© 2011 Rob Swatski
© 2011 Rob Swatski
© 2008 Gilles Gonthier
© 2008 Gilles Gonthier
© 2011 Alain C.
© 2011 Alain C.
© 2008 Giuss95
© 2008 Giuss95
© 2007 Ferran Turmo Gort
© 2007 Ferran Turmo Gort
© 2013 Valter Jacinto
© 2013 Valter Jacinto

Photos used under a Creative Commons license

References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.

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