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Drone Fly

Eristalis tenax

Photo by CassieKos
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Field Notes

Description:

The drone flies and honey bees were all over these flowers which were visibly plump with nectar.

Habitat:

Flower patch.

Species ID Suggestions

Drone fly

Eristalis tenax

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Juan DiTrani
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Comments (5)
CassieKos
Thanks! Yes, it is a Sedum Autumn Joy. It's beautiful and as you can see really attracts bees in the fall!
Blueidone
That's what I was thinking too Karen. :)
KarenL
The plants looks like some kind of Sedum.
Blueidone
Great picture...what type of flower (plant) are they enjoying?

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PublishedDecember 27, 2011

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