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Common Banded Hoverfly

Syrphus ribesii

Photo by lari28b
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Field Notes

Description:

Wasp-like fly, black and yellow bands on abdomen, one set of wings, two little antennae, large eyes.

Habitat:

Plants, flowers. Main food is nectar and pollen.

Notes:

Sometimes called Flower Flies or Syrphid Flies.

Reference Links:

Common Banded Hoverfly - Syrphus ribesii - Overview, Hoverfly, The Hover Fly - YouTube

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