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Yellow-shouldered Hover Fly or Common Hover Fly (Male)
Ischiodon scutellaris
15.5502, 120.816
Field Notes
Description:
Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen,
Habitat:
Urban garden.
Notes:
Hoverflies are recognized as important natural enemies of pests such as aphids.
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 26, 2013
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