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Yellowjacket hoverfly

Milesia virginiensis

Description:

A member of the syrphid (flower) fly family. They are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen.

Habitat:

Seen at Mason Farm Biological Preserve

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2 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Thanks, Bernadette!

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 11 years ago

Super series!

Maria dB
Spotted by
Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on May 18, 2012
Submitted on May 19, 2012

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