Sphaerophoria philanthus (Meigen, 1822)
a hoverfly
Sphaerophoria philanthus(Meigen, 1822) - a hoverfly, Entomophthora-infected male - genital capsule - lateral view - magnified - silver background

Image 0005: Entomophthora-infected male - genital capsule - lateral view - magnified - silver background

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep host died naturally
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (24 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x5
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P108005
Found as Male imago
Date 23 Aug 2013
OS grid ref TQ15
Lat/Lon 51° 20' N, 0° 20' W
Location Surrey, VC17, England
Voucher 23 Aug 2013[D]
Record summary moribund males, hanging on underside of garden golden-rod
Return to Record page Sphaerophoria philanthus on 23 Aug 2013 at TQ15 in Surrey
Return to Taxon page Sphaerophoria philanthus
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