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Wasp-mimicking Hoverfly

Mesembrius sp

Photo by 1riteword
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Field Notes

Description:

Wasp-mimicking Hoverfly. About 1/2 inch long.

Habitat:

Discovered it feeding on the flowers of a mum plant, along with bees and flies. The weather is close to frost; few other flowers remain available.

Reference Links:

Wasp-mimicking Hoverfly - Mesembrius  sp.

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PublishedSeptember 23, 2013

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