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Hoverfly

Helophilus latifrons

Photo by dferris
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Field Notes

Description:

Large hoverfly, about the size of a typical bee. I'm used to seeing small hoverflies, but this one is at least 10 times larger.

Habitat:

Riparian Hardwood Forest

Reference Links:

Species Helophilus latifrons - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 4, 2016

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