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Photo of Pale-footed Hoverfly (<i>Platycheirus albimanus</i>)
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Pale-footed Hoverfly (Platycheirus albimanus)

Taken on 12th May 2008, Lincoln UK. A male feeding on Forget-me-not flowers. They are common, the species name refers to the white swelling above the front tarsi (feet).