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Old 15-04-2011, 08:59 PM
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Drone fly?

I think this is a type of Drone fly (Syrphidae, Eristalinus ...), because of the mottling on the eyes.

Added a third - possibly a garbage fly - Muscidae ...
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Great stuff Rowland. The pollen gets everywhere !
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Appalling table manners.

Looking closely at the wings of the third fly, small serrations can be seen on the leading edges. I suspect that these improve lift at low speed by producing vortices (spinning airflow - reduced pressure) that curl over the upper wing further decreasing pressure.

Any fly experts on the forum.
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