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Hoverfly

Syrphidae

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Long thin abdomen. Large red eyes.

Habitat:

Feeding on Tithonia flowers.

Notes:

The larva of many species of Syrphids are important predators of aphids. These flies are very abundant in my garden right now.

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PublishedNovember 11, 2020

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