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Syrphid fly

Orthonevra nitida

Description:

This tiny Syrphid fly is about 1/4 inch in length. The eyes are large and tan with a dark dash line and many squiggly brown lines. The face has scales and is metallic looking. The antennae are black. The thorax is brown with dark brown stripes. The abdomen is brown with metallic overtones. The wings are clear with dark veining. The femurs and tibiae are black and the tarsi are orange with black tips.

Habitat:

At least nine species in North America. Seen at Mason Farm Biological Preserve

Notes:

Also: http://bugguide.net/node/view/8164

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1 Comment

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Cool Maria! Squiggly eyes! :)

Maria dB
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Maria dB

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on May 18, 2012
Submitted on May 19, 2012

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