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Hoverfly

Eristalis sp.

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

This Hoverfly was in tucked into a new Giant Rudbeckia bloom on a 55 degree morning.

Species ID Suggestions

Hover Fly

Eristalis sp.

Comments (1)

This is actually a syrphid fly. They are excellent bee mimics.
Photographed
PublishedApril 23, 2012

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