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Hoverfly

Syrphidae

Photo by RiekoS
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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 ... - from Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Hover fly

Family Syrphidae

Comments (1)

Thank you very much for your help stho002. I added ID. They are like honey bees. They are often "seen hovering or nectaring at flowers."

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