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Syrphid Fly

Copestylum sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Hoverfly with black stripes on abdomen. The thorax has two, short, white lines.

Habitat:

Cactus garden in Balboa Park

Notes:

Spotted by one of my teen nature enthusiasts :)

Reference Links:

Genus Copestylum - BugGuide.Net

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Southern California Wildlife
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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