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Sunflower Maggot Fly

Strauzia intermedia

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Field Notes

Description:

This fruit fly is largely gold with striking black wing markings. It is about 6 mm in length.

Habitat:

I photographed this individual at the edge of a suburban yard next to a deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Species Strauzia intermedia - BugGuide.Net

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

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PublishedMarch 1, 2013

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