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Common Oblique Syrphid

Allograpta obliqua

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Small insect, less than 10mm long. From its flight characteristics I would guess that it is a type of hover fly.

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

1 Species ID Suggestions

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LivanEscudero
LivanEscudero 11 years ago
Common Oblique Syrphid
Allograpta obliqua Species Allograpta obliqua - Common Oblique Syrphid - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

Elton_Wizard
Elton_Wizard 11 years ago

Thanks again, Livan. This one was a real toughie.

LivanEscudero
LivanEscudero 11 years ago

Note the markings towards the end tip of the abdomen.

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William_Dembowski
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William_Dembowski

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2010
Submitted on Apr 13, 2011

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