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Drone fly

Eristalis tenax

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

This drone bee mimic is a significant pollinator especially in late summer.

Habitat:

Spotted on a butterfly bush in a neighborhood. This is an introduced species to North America.

Reference Links:

Eristalis tenax - Wikipedia

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Mark Ridgway
Here too. A very successful little traveller.

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2017

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