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Syrphid fly

Heliophilus sp.

Photo by Thurd13
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49.2612, -123.114

Field Notes

Description:

In my backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Large Hover Fly

Heliophilus sp.

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Juan DiTrani
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Comments (4)
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Lovely markings, and a nice photo set.
Thurd13
thanks, JuanDiTrani...! didn't even think of it being a fly- figured maybe a type of bee..
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PublishedOctober 1, 2011

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