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Syrphid Fly

Ocyptamus fuscipennis

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Description:

Small fly with a long, slender abdomen. Predominantly dark coloration with red eyes. Wings mostly dark with translucent half circles on the outer margin. This species has a lot of variation of wing patterning.

Habitat:

Flowering shrubs bordering temperate forest and grassy trail. Gardiner County Park, New York.

Reference Links:

Species Ocyptamus fuscipennis - BugGuide.Net

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