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Syrphid Fly

Paragus haemorrhous

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Field Notes

Description:

Black fly with bronze abdomen. It could care less that I was there! "Scutellum entirely black (no apical reddish spot) and hairs on eye not forming banded pattern." - BugGuide

Habitat:

Dandelion flower in backyard.

Reference Links:

Species Paragus haemorrhous - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedDecember 1, 2011

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