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Toxomerus marginatus
A very tiny syrphid fly, less than 1/4", yet extremely beneficial. Larvae are voracious predators of aphids, thrips, small caterpillars and other soft bodied insects. Adults feed on nectar & pollen and are considered to be light pollinators.
Southern Canada - Most of the U.S - Central America. Areas with flowers, herbaceous plants & shrubs.
Observed on Lobelia erinus, which exhibits the tiny size of this syrphid fly.
Spotted on Jun 5, 2012
Submitted on Jun 7, 2012
5 Comments
Thank you Jeannette :)
Very beautiful :)
Thank you Carol & Neil :)
Beautiful photograph - the fly positioned itself perfectly on the petals for the shot. Wow!
A beautiful photo! They look like royalty!