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Helophilus pendulus

Helophilus pendulus

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Helophilus pendulus is a European hoverfly. Its scientific name means "Dangling marsh-lover" (from Greek helo-, "marsh", -phil, "love", Latin pend-, "hang"). It is a very common species in Britain, where it is the commonest Helophilus species.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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