Common Oblique Hover Fly (Allograpta obliqua)

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Photo by misako

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Field Notes

Description:

This is the most beautiful hover fly species that I see in my garden. I love the intricate pattern on the abdomen.

Habitat:

Urban house vegetable garden.

Reference Links:

Allograpta obliqua, Allograpta obliqua, Species Allograpta obliqua - Common Oblique Syrphid - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (10)

misako

Thank you FrancisQuintana and OnengDyah!

misako

I agree Leuba--nothing common about it! Thank you!

Leuba Ridgway

there's nothing common about his markings - beautiful little fly and your pictures really enhance his beauty!

OnengDyah

it is beautifful....

misako

Thank you Emma!

HemaShah

great picture of a beautiful insect!

misako

Thank you António!

AntónioGinjaGinja

Beautiful misako,perfect photos,gorgeous

misako

Thank you Nopayahnah--here is a link on Hover Flies in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoverfly I always include Wikipedia and EOL Links in my spottings which are located in the Reference Section to the right under the Mission listings.

Maria dB

Great photos. It would be nice if you could add some information about hoverflies.

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Common Oblique Hover Fly

Allograpta obliqua

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