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Riponnensia splendens is a small metallic species of hoverfly.[1][2] It is found in Europe.
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For terms see Morphology of Diptera
Wing length 5·5–7 mm. Legs metallic green. 2 anterior longitudinal stripes of white dust on thorax dorsum. Antennomere 3 oval.
See references for determination.[3][4][5][6]
Palearctic Netherlands South to Mediterranean basin, Ireland eastwards Central Europe and Southern Europe into Greece, Turkey, the Crimea and the Caucasus mountains. [7][8]
Habitat deciduous woodland and scrub with streams and springs andscrub or along hedged streams in farmland. Flies June to September.
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