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Gallery: Garden hoverflies

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Hoverfly: Syrphus ribesii

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Syrphus ribesii is probably one of the most familiar garden hoverflies. It is well known for the males habit of 'singing' when at rest: vibrating its wings to produce a high-pitched whine. This one is resting on hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna).

Hoverfly: Syrphus ribesii

Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1.
Copyright Richard Burkmar 2004. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

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