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Field Notes

Description:

It's obviously some sort of fly, but I couldn't find a northern Illinois fly that appeared to be iridescent blue, at least on the wings. His back legs remind me of a cricket.

Habitat:

Northern Illinois savanna.

Species ID Suggestions

Flower fly

Chalcosyrphus chalybeus

Reference Link
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PublishedJune 23, 2011

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