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"Eristalis dimidiata", the black-shouldered drone fly, is a species of hoverfly native to much of Canada and the eastern and northern United States. It flies year-round in southern areas and from late March to mid-November further north. It is one of the earliest hoverflies to fly in the spring, and as such likely overwinters as an adult. It lives primarily in forests.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Jul 19, 2024. Captured Jul 3, 2024 13:46 in MPMR+5J Seattle, WA, USA.
  • X-T2
  • f/16.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO800
  • 80mm