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Drone Fly

Eristalis tenax

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Habitat:

Urban

Reference Links:

Species Eristalis tenax - Drone Fly - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Drone Fly

Eristalis tenax

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Michelle, this is actually a fly! A great mimic of a bee. It's a type of Syrphid Fly.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedJune 26, 2013

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