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Myathropa florea
Myathropa florea is a species of the family hoverflies (Syrphidae). This species is called "Totenkopffliege" (skull fly) in German, because of the marking on the mesonotum which resembles a skull and therefore makes it unmistakable.
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...l stripes. The abdomen is black with large yellow spots on the sides. The legs have yellowish and black markings and the wings are brownish in colour. The females have a black forehead and yellow spots on their cheeks. Another characteristic of this fly, is its seemingly chaotic flight behaviour, throughout which it buzzes loudly.
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Moth flies
Moth flies (Psychodidae) belong to the suborder Nematocera, order Diptera. There are approximately 1,500 species worldwide, 110 of which are found in Germany. The Moth fly is 1 to 5 mm in length. The body and the wings are often very hairy. When stationary, the wings folded on the back resemble a roof. Moth flies are thus named due to their relatively large wings which are reminiscent of the wings of butterflies,. ...
>> Mosquitoes -> moth flies
Moths
...moniidae, saturniids (Saturniidae), hook-tips (Drepanidae), Thaumetopoeidae, Lymantriidae, hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms (Sphingidae), burnet or forester moths (Zygaenidae), and Notodontidae. Moths are not always nocturnal but they only fly in sunny weather. Most moths are inconspicuous and dully coloured and this allows them a kind of camouflage when they rest in the daytime. Their wing colouration often mimics the appearance of their roost (tree bark, dry leaves).
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Butterflies
Butterflies belong to the order Lepidoptera and mainly fly during the day. Some examples of families of butterflies are: gossamer-winged butterflies (Lycaenidae), metalmarks (Riodininae), skipper (Hesperiidae), swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae), brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae), browns (Satyrinae...
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Query: The common green bottle fly  Lucilia sericata does not feed on carrion only
The common green bottle fly Lucilia sericata does not feed on carrion only
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Query: Marmelade Fly view from beneath
Marmelade Fly view from beneath
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Query: Moth fly view of the back
Moth fly view of the back
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Query: Male Common green bottle fly front view
Male Common green bottle fly front view
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Query: Drone fly - Eristalis tenax
Drone fly - Eristalis tenax
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