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Syrphid Fly

Ocyptamus fuscipennis

Photo by Machi
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28.8933, -82.5744

Field Notes

Description:

I often see syrphids, their larvae, and pupae hanging around the milkweeds in this area because the larvae prey on aphids, which are plentiful on these milkweeds

Habitat:

Suburban yard around milkweeds covered in aphids.

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