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Hoverfly

Eristalis arbustorum

Description:

Flower fly that has a gold mark on its side and a gold spot between the thorax and abdomen.

Notes:

This spotting was identified by Small Wonders, many thanks. These were feeding on Shasta Daisy, Leucanthum.


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Small Wonders
Small Wonders a year ago

Hi gatorfellows, this is actually a fly, commonly called hover or flower flies. This looks like it may be a female Eristalis arbustorum.

Denton, Texas, USA

Lat: 33.15, Long: -97.02

Spotted on Apr 16, 2012
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012

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