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hover fly

Photo by KateBraun
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Field Notes

Description:

Hover fly, possibly Eristalis sp.

Habitat:

Garden

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KateBraun
Thanks, Mark and Marta. I will investigate further.
Mark Ridgway
Hi Kate.. this is actually a fly. Check Eristalis species of hover flies. Great photos btw.
The MnMs
I think it is a type of hoverfly. They mimic bees. Look for hoverfly species in your area :-)

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