Leg with/without claw
Hover flies have club shaped tarsal segments, with some species these segments each have a dark pigment spot at the top.
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leg fragment with dark spot |
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Antenna
The antennaa has three segments (though often the segment nearest to the head is missing) and an arista.
head, eye, palp
The maxillary palp is long and slender. The compound eyes are large.
Other, balance organ, egg
The halter (or balance organ) has a long slender shaft, with an extended spoon-like tip.
