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A common hoverfly, Melangyna viridiceps, approximately 12 mm in size, resting on a stalk. Many hoverfly species, such as this one, mimic the appearance of bees or wasps, which is thought to protect them from falling prey to birds and other insectivores. About 6,000 species of hoverflies in 200 genera have been described. Photo credit: Fir0002 Recently featured: Translational motion - Morteratsch glacier - Pāhoehoe lava |
