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Toxomerus marginatus
Toxomerus marginatus, is a common species of hoverfly. It is found in many parts of North America.
They are harmless to humans (no biting or stinging abilities). Their larvae are often predatory of small, soft bodied insects like aphids, so they are considered beneficial. :-)
This little fly is a syrphid fly. They are harmless to humans (no biting or stinging abilities). Their larvae are often predatory of small, soft bodied insects like aphids, so they are considered beneficial. :-)
Spotted on May 19, 2015
Submitted on May 19, 2015
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