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Syrphid Fly

Sphaerophoria sp

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Description:

I didn't even have the chance to zoom in. One photo and it flew away. It is so cute. I have seen it before in great macro on Project Noah, but can't remember what this is called. Thanks for your help. (6.35 - 10 mm)

Habitat:

Meadow in Poconos

Species ID Suggestions

Robber Fly

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iamcherreymaiya
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Comments (12)
Palaimon
is this the same one? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7546052
Small Wonders
I don't think I have any of this species posted on here. Yes, many of the syrphids, particularly in the Subfamily Syrphinae are very tiny!
iamcherreymaiya
Haha that's more like it, as what SmallWonders think it is :-)
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks Small Wonders. Don't you have a macro of this insect? I was looking in your photos but couldn't find it. I believe it was 1/4 inch. I could barely see it.
Small Wonders
Hi Carol, this is a male Syrphid fly - Sphaerophoria sp.
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks so much! Always be prepared to take a photo of a 1/4 inch "thing". HA!
iamcherreymaiya
wait for another suggestion, i'm not too certain about this. your spotting seems to have larger rounded eyes
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks so much! Looks like it has a crown on its head. I would have loved to get a better shot. :(
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PublishedNovember 21, 2011

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