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Yellowjacket hoverfly

Milesia virginiensis

Photo by Maria dB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A member of the syrphid (flower) fly family. They are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen.

Habitat:

Seen at Mason Farm Biological Preserve

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