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Eupeodes americanus
The American Hover Fly, like other hoverfly species, mimics wasps and/or bees to ward off predators. Larvae feed voraciously on many species of aphids and other plant-sucking insects.. Adults nectar from flowers and are considered important pollinators.
Canada - Mexico. Fields, meadows, prairies, gardens.
Spotted on Sep 3, 2012
Submitted on Sep 5, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Jeannette :)
Beautiful capture :)