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Syrphid fly, male

Toxomerus marginatus

Description:

Toxomerus marginatus is a very large genus of hoverfies. Adults feed on a wide range of flowers.

Habitat:

My yard

Notes:

This fly seemed to be busy grooming itself, using its legs to rub its head and wings.

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 15, 2013
Submitted on May 4, 2013

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