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Syrphid Fly

Lejops sp.

Description:

In this genus, orange abdomens usually denote males.

Habitat:

Deciduous forest.

Notes:

Aside from the bold pattern, what I find remarkable about this fly is the extreme curvature of the hind tibia.

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KeithRoragen
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KeithRoragen

Nebraska, USA

Spotted on Aug 1, 2010
Submitted on Jan 23, 2013

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