Skip to main content

Syrphid Fly

Copestylum haagii

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Black and yellow female fly with spotted wings and a black tip on the abdomen.

Habitat:

Perez's Sea Lavender and Pink Princess Escallonia in the backyard

Reference Links:

What species of fly is this? - Copestylum haagii - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Many times it's just luck :) I do like to play with the video's for fun but have a lot to learn!
HemaShah
The synchronization is great though! It does seem like the fly is playing piano on the flower.perfect timing as with the other videos!
HemaShah
@ Cindy the fly is a great pianist!!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Pollinating Insects of the World
Mission
Southern California Wildlife
Mission
Global Flight
Mission
Flies!

Tags

Photographed
PublishedOctober 13, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies