Hoverfly
Eristalis sp.
33.1526, -97.0183
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, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.
Habitat:
On a coneflower bloom.
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