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Hoverfly

Eristalis arbustorum

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Flower fly that has a gold mark on its side and a gold spot between the thorax and abdomen.

Notes:

This spotting was identified by Small Wonders, many thanks.
These were feeding on Shasta Daisy, Leucanthum.

Reference Links:

Eristalis arbustorum, Species Eristalis arbustorum - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Small Wonders
Hi gatorfellows, this is actually a fly, commonly called hover or flower flies. This looks like it may be a female Eristalis arbustorum.

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