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Syrphid Fly

Paragus sp

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Field Notes

Description:

Black, brown and white hoverfly about 7mm long

Habitat:

Drinking and bathing on a blade of grass in the backyard

Notes:

Video shows the fly cleaning itself and various angles of the fly.

Reference Links:

Paragus, Genus Paragus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you misako.hill This little unknown fly was very patient with me and let me make it a movie star :)

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PublishedAugust 31, 2011

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