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Syrphid fly aka Hover fly

Syrphidae

Description:

Syrphid flies typically mimic bees/wasps although they are harmless to people. They are however a good thing to have around your garden as the larvae of some species will feed on aphids.

Habitat:

Sitting atop a honeysuckle leaf

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Matthew Duncan
Spotted by
Matthew Duncan

Ohio, USA

Spotted on May 31, 2013
Submitted on May 31, 2013

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