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Mexican Drone Fly

Palpada mexicana

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Field Notes

Description:

Hover Fly with white striped abdomen. The face is light colored.

Habitat:

Mexican Bush Sage in the backyard

Reference Links:

Species Palpada mexicana - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedOctober 11, 2013

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