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Hover fly (flower fly)

Syrphidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Masters of disguise. Nectar feeders. Often mistaken for bees.

Habitat:

Flowers

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
John La Salle
Hover fly - Syrphidae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoverfly
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PublishedJuly 9, 2013

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