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Hoverfly

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

It landed for a moment to rub its feet together. This flower fly is a mimic of a bee and therefore has few enemies.

Species ID Suggestions

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MartinL
Common Hover Fly Simosyrphus grandicornis http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_hoverflies/CommonHover2.htm

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Nature in Yellow

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PublishedDecember 18, 2012

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