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Eupeodes americanus (fly) among Ageratum (flowers)

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Field Notes

Description:

A fly dressed up as a bee! (left side of photo) Distinctive stripe pattern on its back.

Habitat:

Flower pot on patio

Notes:

It was quite the busy scene this morning ~ 9 a.m. Hot day. Already near 90 degrees. Everything blooming early, pollinating fast...

Reference Links:

Eupeodes americanus Wiedemann, 1830, Eupeodes americanus

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Comments (3)
TrackerNews
Wow. Thanks Alice. So I have Eupeodes corollae among my Ageratum. Who knew? ;-)

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PublishedJuly 20, 2011

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