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Hoverfly

Eristalinus sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Large fly with prominent stripes on the thorax and horizontal bands on the abdomen.

Habitat:

Having a feast on some garden marigolds on a winter morning; office garden in the heart of the city.

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Eristalinus

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