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Hover Fly

Ornidia sp.

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This fly is just over 3/8" long. During they day they fly and hover in one place for long periods. They also appear much greener over the eyes and entire body. They move so quickly during the day that it is nearly impossible to get a good shot.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 5 months into the 6 month rainy season.

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Ornidia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
valentin.nidergas
Yes, this is a Syrphidae of the genus Ornidia (but I don't know if this is obesa or an other species) !
BugEric
This is a type of syrphid fly, family Syrphidae.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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Insects of Costa Rica
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PublishedNovember 30, 2012

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