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Virginia flower fly This particular species flies like, sounds like and physically mimics a yellowjacket wasp. Adults can be found in a variety of habitats ranging from forests and meadows to parks and backyard gardens. <br />
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I estimate 25 - 30 mm length.  Diptera,Geotagged,Macro,Milesia virginiensis,Summer,Syrphidae,United States,Virginia flower fly,Yellowjacket hover fly,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,news bee,pennsylvania,yellowjacket hover fly Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Virginia flower fly

This particular species flies like, sounds like and physically mimics a yellowjacket wasp. Adults can be found in a variety of habitats ranging from forests and meadows to parks and backyard gardens.

I estimate 25 - 30 mm length.

    comments (7)

  1. Classy shot as always! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Phew, that's nice to read! Found in a file I had missed and from when my photography skills were not as honed. Also concerned not enough detail, but glad you're happy with it. Posted 4 years ago
  2. Great shot Ruth Posted 4 years ago
    1. Cheers Niel. Posted 4 years ago
  3. Amazing photo Ruth, truly spectacular insect! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you :) Posted 4 years ago
  4. I love this shot, the light is so nice and the colours are so pleasing. Great job Ruth ;-) Posted 4 years ago

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''Milesia virginiensis'', known generally as the yellowjacket hover fly or Virginia flower fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded May 13, 2021. Captured Jul 15, 2014 14:50 in 947 Sr2036, Coal Center, PA 15423, USA.