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Syrphid Fly

Sphaerophoria sp.

Description:

Small, elongated fly, with dark body and yellow stripes. This one was feeding on a daisy in my front yard.

Habitat:

Suburban area.

Notes:

Also called Flower fly or Hover fly.

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Saskatoon, Canada

Spotted on Jun 16, 2012
Submitted on Jul 23, 2012

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