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Hover fly

Toxomerus geminatus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Toxomerus marginatus is a genus of hoverfies. They are found in many parts of North and South America. Most larvae are believed to feed on pollen. Adults feed on a wide range of flowers

Habitat:

Semi rural yard.

Notes:

Visiting cosmos.

Reference Links:

EOL: Toxomerus geminatus, Species Toxomerus geminatus - BugGuide.Net

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