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Syrphid Fly

Toxomerus marginatus

Photo by Small Wonders
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Female

Habitat:

Spotted on Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)

Notes:

Larvae are major predators of aphids & thrips.

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Comments (12)
The MnMs
You have very beautiful pictures! Like this one, is so special this color contrast :-)
ceherzog
What a great shot...outstanding color!

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PublishedNovember 9, 2011

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