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Hoverfly

Eupeodes americanus (fly) among Ageratum (flowers)

Description:

A fly dressed up as a bee! (left side of photo) Distinctive stripe pattern on its back.

Habitat:

Flower pot on patio

Notes:

It was quite the busy scene this morning ~ 9 a.m. Hot day. Already near 90 degrees. Everything blooming early, pollinating fast...

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3 Comments

TrackerNews
TrackerNews 12 years ago

Make that Eupeodes americanus...

TrackerNews
TrackerNews 12 years ago

Wow. Thanks Alice. So I have Eupeodes corollae among my Ageratum. Who knew? ;-)

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

The flower is Ageratum

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Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jul 20, 2011
Submitted on Jul 20, 2011

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