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Eristalis tenax is a large (wingspan 15mm), stocky, bee mimic. Eyes are marbled in black. Males have hovering displays. When fully grown, the larva creeps out into drier habitats and seeks a suitable place to pupate. In doing so it sometimes enters buildings, especially barns and basements on farms. The pupa is 10–12 mm long, grey-brown, oval, and retains the long tail it looks like a tiny mouse. Learn more about Drone Fly
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Animalia: Arthropoda: Diptera: Insecta: Syrphidae: Eristalis tenax