Speckled-eyed hoverfly — size comparison

The speckled-eyed hoverfly visits meadows, clearings, woodland edges and gardens. Spotted eyes distinguish it. Adults take nectar and may be seen on willow and

Silhouette comparison

Length

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Speckled-eyed hoverfly

Eristalinus aeneus

10 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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Speckled-eyed hoverflyBody length10 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Speckled-eyed hoverfly — size comparison — facts and sources

The speckled-eyed hoverfly visits meadows, clearings, woodland edges and gardens. Spotted eyes distinguish it. Adults take nectar and may be seen on willow and coltsfoot flowers in spring.

Observations are chiefly from March to September; adults overwinter in diapause.

Measurement sources