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Scaeva pyrastri

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Field Notes

Description:

Black fly with narrow, curved, white markings on the abdomen. This fly is similar to various Eupeodes sp but this one has whiter and narrower markings.

Habitat:

Rose bush in the front yard

Reference Links:

Species Scaeva pyrastri - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedApril 16, 2013

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