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Hoverfly

Eristalis sp.

Description:

This Hoverfly was in tucked into a new Giant Rudbeckia bloom on a 55 degree morning.

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oxyjack
oxyjack 11 years ago
Hover Fly
Eristalis sp.


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1 Comment

oxyjack
oxyjack 11 years ago

This is actually a syrphid fly. They are excellent bee mimics.

gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 23, 2012
Submitted on Apr 23, 2012

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