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Syrphid Fly

Toxomerus marginatus

Description:

Female

Habitat:

Spotted on Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)

Notes:

Larvae are major predators of aphids & thrips.

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12 Comments

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Thank you António !

AntónioGinjaGinja
AntónioGinjaGinja 12 years ago

super beautiful and perfect spot congratulations

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Thank you Marta :)

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

You have very beautiful pictures! Like this one, is so special this color contrast :-)

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Thank you misako.hill

misako
misako 12 years ago

beautiful photo!

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Thank you AmeliaGuo & IsmaelChavesAguilar :)

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 12 years ago

Great details, fantastic photo

AmeliaGuo
AmeliaGuo 12 years ago

Beautiful picture!

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 12 years ago

Thanks so much ceherzog :)

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

What a great shot...outstanding color!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

So beautiful!

Small Wonders
Spotted by
Small Wonders

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jun 21, 2011
Submitted on Nov 9, 2011

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