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Drone fly

Eristalis tenax

Description:

This drone bee mimic is a significant pollinator especially in late summer.

Habitat:

Spotted on a butterfly bush in a neighborhood. This is an introduced species to North America.

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

Here too. A very successful little traveller.

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Washington, USA

Spotted on Sep 26, 2017
Submitted on Sep 27, 2017

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