Melanogaster hirtella (Loew, 1843)
a hoverfly

Melanogaster hirtella(Loew, 1843) - a hoverfly, Female - lateral view - highly enlarged - silver background

Image 0007: Female - lateral view - highly enlarged - silver background

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Magnification  macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep Fresh specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (15 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x2.5
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P111698
Found as Female imago
Date 11 Jun 2014
OS grid ref SU30
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 30' W
Location South Hants, VC11, England
Voucher 11 Jun 2014[F]
Record summary Female
Return to Record page Melanogaster hirtella on 11 Jun 2014 at SU30 in South Hants
Return to Taxon page Melanogaster hirtella
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