Tapered drone fly — size comparison

The tapered drone fly occurs in meadows, clearings and wetlands. Adults visit flowers for nectar and pollen and also use honeydew. Larvae develop in water and u

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Tapered drone fly

Eristalis pertinax

14 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
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Tapered drone flyBody length14 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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

The tapered drone fly occurs in meadows, clearings and wetlands. Adults visit flowers for nectar and pollen and also use honeydew.

Larvae develop in water and use suspended organic matter. Adults can be observed through much of the year, from March to November.

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