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American Hoverfly

Eupeodes americanus

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark body with 3 yellow bards on the abdomen. Clear wings and yellow face. Can be found hovering over flowers. Adults feed on nectar and the larve feed on aphids.

Habitat:

Meadows and wooded areas.

Species ID Suggestions

Hover Fly

Syrphus opinator

Comments (3)

You're welcome! Fantastic job with the new camera. :-)
Thanks, and I will wait. I'm learning to use my new camera.
Lovely! This one may also need some confirmation.
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PublishedApril 12, 2013

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