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Syrphid Fly

Copestylum apiciferum

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33.1032, -117.204

Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black fly with black pattern on the wings. The thorax has a black pattern that resembles a cat silhouette. The abdomen has a black band and the back third is solid black.

Habitat:

Buckwheat along trail near a park

Notes:

First for Project Noah!

Reference Links:

Species Copestylum apiciferum - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2015

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