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Episyrphus balteatus

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Field Notes

Description:

A small hoverfly of size around 1cm.Orange colored abdomen with black stripes on it. ID help needed.

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Episyrphus balteatus

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Comments (7)
Sumukha Javagal
Thanks Nuwan..! One day i wish to take a pic of this fly in flight..:-)
Sumukha Javagal
Can this be Episyrphus balteatus? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episyrphus_balteatus

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Insects and Invertebrates of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
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Biodiversity of Western Ghats (India)
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Diversity of Maharastra & Madhya Pradesh
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PublishedJuly 26, 2012

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