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A common tiger hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) on a Great masterwort (Astrantia major). This one is sometimes referred to as "The footballer" due to th...
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A common tiger hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) on a Great masterwort (Astrantia major). This one is sometimes referred to as "The footballer" due to the striped thorax.

Handheld in natural light.
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Aperture f/4 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 100/1

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Jan, 2016

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