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Hoverfly

Eupeodes Volucris

Photo by AustinGreene
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Field Notes

Description:

A female Hoverfly (E. volucris) having lunch. The females have spacing between their eyes, while the male eyes almost touch.

Habitat:

Seen around bushy, flowering plants, such as Datura Inoxia.

Notes:

Seen dropping on and off a variety of flowers, the Hoverfly is an important resource for many plant species as a tried and true pollinator.

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PublishedNovember 1, 2012

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