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Jim Stevenson
Drone-fly
Scientific name: Eristalis tenax
With brown-and-orange markings, the Drone-fly looks like a male Honeybee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar in gardens and urban areas.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 1.0-1.2cmConservation status
Common.