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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.

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Eristalinae

Species ID Suggestions

Hover Fly

Eristalis sp.
oxyjack
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Comments (1)
oxyjack
This is actually a syrphid fly. They are excellent bee mimics.

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PublishedApril 23, 2012

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