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Syrphid Fly

Spilomyia Longicornis

Photo by Daniel Prince
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Fly with black and yellow banding and pattern. Eyes are also yellow and black. Insect was approximately 1" in length.

Habitat:

Residential clearing surrounded by Deciduous Forest.

Notes:

Taken during Fall season after frost nearing Winter. Swarms of Lady Bugs present.

Species ID Suggestions

Syrphid Fly

Spilomyia longicornis

Comments (3)

Great spotting! It looks like a Yellow Jacket Mimic. It's wonderful.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2013

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