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Common Oblique Syrphid

Allograpta obliqua

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Field Notes

Description:

Small insect, less than 10mm long. From its flight characteristics I would guess that it is a type of hover fly.

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

Species ID Suggestions

Common Oblique Syrphid

Allograpta obliqua

Comments (2)

Note the markings towards the end tip of the abdomen.
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PublishedApril 13, 2011

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