Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 425: Variable Duskyface Fly No. 425 |

Variable Duskyface Fly
Variable Duskyface Fly (Melanostoma mellinum) – species of family “Hover Flies“

Melanostoma mellinum, is a very common species of hoverfly found in many parts of Britain, Europe including the Mediterranean basin and North Africa, the East Palearctic and North America.

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Arthropods Insects Brachyceran Flies Hover Flies Common Drone Fly Common Globetail Eumerus Hornet Mimic Hover Fly Marmalade Hover Fly Narcissus Bulb Fly Pellucid Hover Fly Pipizella Tapered Drone Fly Thick-legged Hover Fly Trivittate Marsh Fly Variable Duskyface Fly Yellow-bowed Smoothwing Yellow-haired Sun Fly

This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „The last refuge“ In a world suffering from extreme heat, Mario, the mite, discovers a legendary natural refuge that promises protection and cooling. His journey underlines the urgent need to secure sustainable habitats for all species.

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The last refuge

„Variable Duskyface Fly“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily