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Syrphid Fly

Ornidia obesa

Description:

It is a metallic green fly with dark spots on the wings.

Habitat:

The adult can be seen feeding on flower nectar. Their larvae eat decaying food and wastes.

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2 Comments

andrecoppe
andrecoppe 9 years ago

Thank you, Mark! :)

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Good shots Andre. Amazing fly... no green syrphids here.

andrecoppe
Spotted by
andrecoppe

Osasco, SP, Brazil

Spotted on Apr 11, 2015
Submitted on Apr 12, 2015

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