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Yellow-shouldered Hover Fly or Common Hover Fly (Male)

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.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-shouldered Hover Fly or Common Hover Fly (Male)
Ischiodon scutellaris Yellow-shouldered Hover Fly - Ischiodon scutellaris


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1 Comment

Thank you for the ID Agnes!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Apr 26, 2013
Submitted on Apr 26, 2013

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