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Hairy-eyed Flower Fly
Syrphus torvus
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About
Syrphus torvus is a common species of hoverfly found in the Holarctic. The adults feed on pollen and nectar, but the larvae feed on aphids.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Reykjavik
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 7, 2026Iceland, Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík, ISObserver: Keara R. GiannottiView observation from Sep 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 4, 2026Heilsuverndarstöðin, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandObserver: turbofox_flView observation from Sep 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 9, 2026Reykjavíkurborg, IcelandObserver: melspippinView observation from Aug 9, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 23, 2025Grandar, Reykjavík, IcelandObserver: Donald FraserView observation from Jul 23, 2025 on iNaturalist
- May 12, 2025Laugardalur, Reykjavík, IcelandObserver: Sam RView observation from May 12, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 5, 2024Lokastígur, Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík, ISObserver: Sam RView observation from Oct 5, 2024 on iNaturalist