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Eupeodes americanus
The adult fly is black to metallic green, and has 3 yellow bands on its abdomen. Its face is yellowish but with black cheeks, and its wings are clear, it is 9–12 mm in body length.
Found throughout North America and inhabits meadows, and fields with flowers and foliage.
Spotted on Aug 19, 2012
Submitted on Sep 8, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Patty!
Nice spotting and picture. Oh, I had said it already, hadn´t I? ;)
Here is mine: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/136...
By the way, I wonder why we gave more importance to the hoverfly than the flower... Greetings