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Syrphid Fly

Copestylum haagii

Description:

Black and yellow female fly with spotted wings and a black tip on the abdomen.

Habitat:

Perez's Sea Lavender and Pink Princess Escallonia in the backyard

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8 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Many times it's just luck :) I do like to play with the video's for fun but have a lot to learn!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

The synchronization is great though! It does seem like the fly is playing piano on the flower.perfect timing as with the other videos!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thank you misako.hill

misako
misako 12 years ago

Nice photos!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

LOL thanks Emma :) I just thought a little mood music would be nice.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

@ Cindy the fly is a great pianist!!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Hello Juan, yes I just don't know which species yet.

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

Hi Cindy, this is a Syrphid fly

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Oct 13, 2011
Submitted on Oct 13, 2011

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