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Virginia Hoverfly

Milesia virginiensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black syrphid fly. This fly is also known as a yellowjacket hoverfly or a "good news bee." Applachian folklore states that these flies hover in front of people in order to impart good news.

Habitat:

Perching on a loofah flower on an organic farm surrounded my mixed hardwood and pine forest.

Reference Links:

Milesia virginiensis - Overview, Hoverfly - Wikipedia, Species Milesia virginiensis - Yellowjacket Hover Fly - BugGuide.Net

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