Hover Fly (Syritta pipiens) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

It always amazes me that I can still find new hover fly species in my garden.
Syritta pipiens is a very common species of European hover fly. Sometimes called the thick-legged hoverfly, from its distinctive broad hind femora. They are fast nimble fliers, Larvae feed in rotting organic matter.
Wikipedia

Habitat:

Mustard green blossom in urban house vegetable garden.

Notes:

http://www.cirrusimage.com/flies_Syrphidae_Syritta_pipiens.htm

Reference Links:

Syritta pipiens - Information on Syritta pipiens, Syritta pipiens, Species Syritta pipiens - BugGuide.Net

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