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Hoverfly

Syrphinae sp.

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Description:

These small, often colorful flies commonly are found hovering around or perched on flowers. Also known as flowerflies.

Habitat:

I photographed this individual near water at the edge of a path that ran through boreal forest, but they are widespread across many habitats.

Reference Links:

Subfamily Syrphinae - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 3, 2012

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