Episyrphus balteatus on Valeriana officinalis

Photo: Episyrphus balteatus on Valeriana officinalis. Wings open. View from above.
Description: Episyrphus balteatus on Valeriana officinalis. Wings open. View from above.
L Habitat: Inconspicuous place in the valley bottom of a hilly landscape: paved secondary road, natural place for temporary storage of logs, mixed forest and stream. Altitude: about 950m a.s.l.
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Fly
Lat.: Episyrphus balteatus
Family: Syrphidae
Genus: Episyrphus
Flower
Lat.: Valeriana officinalis
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Subfamily: Valerianoideae
Genus: Valeriana
Location: Emmental, Switzerland
Date Month/Year: 7.2022
Photographer: Simon Oberli, Hasle-Rüegsau
Number: F218987