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Yellow-shouldered Hover Fly or Common Hover Fly

Ischiodon scutellaris

Description:

Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen,

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Hoverflies are recognized as important natural enemies of pests such as aphids.

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2 Comments

Parang baliktad ang pag lipad Ate Leana (Looks like its flying upside down).

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Stunning first photo Leana. I love those little trailing back legs.

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Jan 22, 2015
Submitted on Jan 22, 2015

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