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Toxomerus geminatus
A very tiny hover fly only growing just over 1/4 inch. Adults feed on pollen & nectar. While foraging they are easily disrupted by larger bees and are often observed hovering or perching on foliage nearby. The larvae are very beneficial, feeding on soft bodied insects such as aphids, scales, thrips & small caterpillars.
Northeastern North America - west to Colorado - south to Florida. Areas of flowers and herbaceous plants.
Spotted on Jun 21, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012
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