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Hoverfly

Toxomerus marginatus

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

I've got the buttercup part, right enough, but the shutter also caught an insect along the way. What is that? Hoverfly as been suggested ... spotting tentatively ID'ed as Toxomerus marginatus, a common hoverfly.

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Facts about Toxomerus marginatus, Toxomerus marginatus, Species Toxomerus marginatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
suzmonk
The photo was a happy accident, and I think y'all are right about the little fly. Thanks, Staccyh.
staccyh
I agree with Sharon, I think its a hover fly! Cool photo!
suzmonk
Thanks for the clue, SharonMagner. How about Toxomerus marginatus? What do you think?
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2013

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