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Syrphid Fly

Toxomerus politus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Hoverfly

Habitat:

Suburban backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Marmalade Fly

Episyrphus balteatus
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Syrphid Fly

Toxomerus politus

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Episyrphus balteatus, is a somewhat similar looking fly but it does not occur in North America. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/species-of-the-day/scientific-advances/bio-control/episyrphus-balteatus/

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