Drone fly — size comparison

The drone fly resembles a bee. Adults visit flowers and take nectar. Resemblance to a stinging insect may deter some predators. Larvae develop in water containi

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Length

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Drone fly

Eristalis tenax

11 mmAdult female
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Drone flyBody length11 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Drone fly — size comparison — facts and sources

The drone fly resembles a bee. Adults visit flowers and take nectar. Resemblance to a stinging insect may deter some predators.

Larvae develop in water containing decaying organic matter. Their long breathing organ reaches the surface to obtain air. Adults may survive the colder part of the year in shelter and feed on milder days.

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