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American hoverfly

Eupeodes americanus

Photo by Brian38
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47.3076, -122.321

Field Notes

Description:

Large red eyes, shiny metallic bronze thorax, yellow and black bands on abdomen and iridescent wings. 12 mm long. Syrphus opinator is similar but has a dark face.

Habitat:

Spotted in backyard.

Reference Links:

Eupeodes americanus - Wikipedia

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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019

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