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Common Oblique Hover Fly

Allograpta obliqua

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)

Thank you FrancisQuintana and OnengDyah!
I agree Leuba--nothing common about it! Thank you!
there's nothing common about his markings - beautiful little fly and your pictures really enhance his beauty!
great picture of a beautiful insect!
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.
Great photos. It would be nice if you could add some information about hoverflies.

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